Mean lead concentrations in the blood of adults
Mean lead concentrations in the blood of adults aged 14 and over between 2010 and 2019. There is no defined 'safe' level for lead blood concentrations. The WHOadopts a threshold of 5 µg/dL as an achievable maximum level.
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