31 May 2023, Quezon City. The toxics watchdog group EcoWaste Coalition is alerting consumers against the purchase and use of a brand of imported spray paint
Lead poisoning may be among the most pressing public health challenges faced by low and middle-income countries (LMICs) and is certainly one of the least recognized and most neglected. Lead exposure is estimated by the Institute of Health and Metrics to be responsible for 900,000 deaths per year (more than malaria), primarily as a risk factor for heart disease, and both chronic and acute exposure can have debilitating effects on almost every body system. This report identifies a number of highly impactful actions that can be taken by G7 partners now to reduce the burden of lead poisoning.
26 January 2023, Quezon City. The toxics watchdog group EcoWaste Coalition is warning consumers against buying and using an imported spray paint, which is