Blood lead level standard for children 'outdated'

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Nov 05, 2012 09:53:13

There are renewed calls to reduce a protected blood lead turn for children with new investigate estimating 100,000 children could be influenced by lead.

The Australian customary – set in 1993 – mirrors a World Health Organisation guideline of 10 micrograms of lead per decilitre of blood.

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Writing in a latest Medical Journal of Australia (MJA), scientists contend while Australia’s lead turn “recommendations” haven’t changed

Read full article: http://www.theaustralian.com.au/national-affairs/experts-cane-tony-abbotts-red-tape-cuts-plan/story-fn59niix-1226509179836

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