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Survey confirms dangerous lead levels in Mt Isa children

Source: 7.30 Report
Published: Thursday, May 22, 2008 4:41 AEST
Expires: Thursday, June 19, 2008 4:41 AEST

A month ago the 7.30 Report raised fresh concerns about lead levels in children in Mt Isa. Today, a report released by Queensland health confirmed that 11 per cent of children tested have levels higher than the World Health Organisation maximum limit.

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Tags: environmental-health, australia, qld

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