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#BanLeadPaint!

This week WHO joined efforts with @UNEP, @EPAAllNations and many partners to reiterate: ALL countries should ban lead paint by 2020!

FACT: Lead is toxic. It is harmful to everyone and damages: -Brain -Kidneys -Liver -Blood -Reproductive System

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What are the sources of lead in the environment?

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Lead is toxic. There is NO safe level of lead exposure. Lead paint must go. ALL countries should by 2020.

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Exposure to in the womb or during childhood can have lifelong health impacts, including learning disabilities&disorders

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Exposure to lead poses a significant hazard to health, especially for children

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Lead in paint. Who is at risk? Why is it particularly dangerous for children? Learn more:

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Seuls 1/3 des pays imposaient des restrictions juridiquement contraignantes sur les peintures au plomb

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Каким образом дети подвергаются воздействию свинца? Через пыль, почву, игрушки, еду, жидкости...

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La OMS ha unido fuerzas con con el fin de crear la Alianza Mundial xa Eliminar el Uso del Plomo en la Pintura

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According to a WHO survey, 34 of 53 countries in European Region report having legislation regulating lead paint in place

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Lead exposure can cause hypertension, renal impairment, immunotoxicity and toxicity to the reproductive organs. Let's .

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ONU Ambiente y unidos esta semana en contra del uso del plomo en la pintura. ¡Retuitea y súmate!

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