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Lead levels unchanged but still high in Aboriginal kids

AN annual report into lead levels in Broken Hill shows that there's been no significant changes in blood lead levels among children screened through the program in 2024, though blood lead levels in Aboriginal children were still alarmingly high.

Lead dust in Broken Hill can be found in dust, soil, rainwater tanks and more, and is particularly risky for unborn babies, infants and young children.

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Broken Hill Times

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