WIRE — The Environmental Protection Authority (EPA) has raised concerns over the risk of lead exposure among children in Ghana, warning that one in every two children could be vulnerable to brain damage and reduced intelligence due to contact with the toxic metal. The warning follows findings from the EPA's latest study on lead poisoning, which detected hazardous chemicals, including lead, in toys commonly used by children. Speaking at a dissemination event in Accra, Deputy Director of the EPA's Chemical Control and Quality Unit, Lovelace Sarpong, said the findings highlight the need for stronger measures to protect children from harmful substances.
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