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Lead based paint is still a common issue in New Zealand

Posted 5 months ago by Liam Kelly Less than a minute to read

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Lead-based paint is responsible for over a third of non-occupational lead notifications, 142 cases since 2017. It also results in the second highest median blood lead level, 0.69 µmol/L.

To view the whole factsheet on Non-occupational lead, follow the link below:
https://reports.instantatlas.com/view-report/4c7e781fcadf43a6bb2cf483fd7dc7bc/NZ 

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