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Human-geological interaction wreaks havoc on health, says UJ expert

Medical geology required to understand causes of diseases affecting millions

07 December 2022 - 20:31
By Tanya Farber

A third of the world’s children are badly affected by lead poisoning, and the second most affected region is in sub-Saharan Africa, where 232.5m children need action to deal with lead blood levels considered dangerous.

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