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China: More than 600 children with lead poisoning
Published on 2009-08-14 07:34:19 | French. News. Cn
DISTRICT FENGXIANG, Shaanxi, August 13 (Xinhua) - A medical examination revealed that at least 615 of 731 children from two villages near a steel company in Shaanxi province (north-west) had an excess of lead in the blood, said Thursday the local government at a press conference.
At least 166 of them will have to be hospitalized, and these costs will be paid by the government district. Other children treat lead by treatment at home.
China: More than 600 children with lead poisoning
Published on 2009-08-14 07:34:19 | French. News. Cn
DISTRICT FENGXIANG, Shaanxi, August 13 (Xinhua) - A medical examination revealed that at least 615 of 731 children from two villages near a steel company in Shaanxi province (north-west) had an excess of lead in the blood, said Thursday the local government at a press conference.
At least 166 of them will have to be hospitalized, and these costs will be paid by the government district. Other children treat lead by treatment at home.