UN: Millions of children globally face lead poisoning risks

Children – in wealthy and poor nations – are at risk of irreversible health damage because of lead poisoning.

A new United Nations report says millions of children – in wealthy and poor nations – are at risk of irreversible health damage because of lead poisoning.

It says lead can impair brain development, nervous systems and vital organs.

It blames inadequate recycling of lead-acid batteries, paint in homes and food contaminated by lead-glazed pottery.

Al Jazeera’s Laura Burdon-Manley has more.