Thread by @WHO

It's International Lead Poisoning Prevention Week!

DYK: Exposure to lead affects human health, especially children's health. There is no safe level of exposure to lead.

Let's #BanLeadPaint!

👉 bit.ly/BanLeadPaint20… #ILPPW2019

This is what lead poisons in your body:
-central nervous system & brain
-reproductive system
-kidneys
-cardiovascular system
-blood
-immune system
bit.ly/32tzlAC #BanLeadPaint #ILPPW2019

@WHO_Europe @WHOEMRO @WHOSEARO @WHOWPRO @pahowho @WHOAFRO @DrTedros @UN_News_Centre @UN Lead exposure is especially dangerous to children’s 🧠 development and can result in:
-reduced intelligence quotient (IQ) and attention span
-impaired learning ability
-increased risk of behavioural problems.

Let's #BanLeadPaint!

bit.ly/32tzlAC #ILPPW2019

@WHO_Europe @WHOEMRO @WHOSEARO @WHOWPRO @pahowho @WHOAFRO @DrTedros @UN_News_Centre @UN FACT: Lead is toxic.

In pregnant women, lead exposure damages many organs, but also affects the developing foetus.

#BanLeadPaint!

@WHO_Europe @WHOEMRO @WHOSEARO @WHOWPRO @pahowho @WHOAFRO @DrTedros @UN_News_Centre @UN It's #ILPPW2019!

DYK: When lead paint is used in homes, schools and playgrounds, children can be exposed by putting hands, dust, soil or paint chips in their mouths. Keep children safe by using paints without added lead. bit.ly/BanLeadPaint20…

Let's #BanLeadPaint!

@WHO_Europe @WHOEMRO @WHOSEARO @WHOWPRO @pahowho @WHOAFRO @DrTedros @UN_News_Centre @UN Lead paint is a major source of lead exposure for kids.

Lead is added to some paints for colour, to speed up drying & to prevent corrosion. As lead paint ages, it flakes & crumbles, creating lead-contaminated dust and soil.

👉bit.ly/33IwGU6 #BanLeadPaint

@WHO_Europe @WHOEMRO @WHOSEARO @WHOWPRO @pahowho @WHOAFRO @DrTedros @UN_News_Centre @UN It's #ILPPW2019.

DYK: in many countries, it is legal to manufacture and sell lead paint that can be used in homes and schools, putting children at significant risk.

👉bit.ly/BanLeadPaint20…

Let's #BanLeadPaint!

@WHO_Europe @WHOEMRO @WHOSEARO @WHOWPRO @pahowho @WHOAFRO @DrTedros @UN_News_Centre @UN When lead paint is used in homes, schools and playgrounds, children can be exposed by putting hands, dust, soil or paint chips in their mouths. Keep children safe by using paints without added lead. 👉bit.ly/BanLeadPaint20…
Let's #BanLeadPaint! #ILPPW2019

@WHO_Europe @WHOEMRO @WHOSEARO @WHOWPRO @pahowho @WHOAFRO @DrTedros @UN_News_Centre @UN This #ILPPW2019 join
⚕️WHO
👩‍🏫Academia
👨‍⚖️Legal experts
🙋‍♀️Non-governmental organizations
👨‍🏭Industry
are working together to identify alternatives, #BanLeadPaint and protect our children. bit.ly/BanLeadPaint20…