Many battles have been waged to eradicate disease around the world, but rarely does the same battle have to be fought twice. Sadly, that is the struggle we face with one of the most common and yet entirely avoidable public health hazards: lead paint. International efforts to get lead out of paint began in 1921 under the League of Nations. Most Western countries enacted laws decades ago, but people living in poorer countries rarely enjoy such protection. Lead paint is still readily available throughout the developing world - often containing lead compounds manufactured by Western companies.
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