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Lead levels in Port Pirie toddlers highest since testing began, says SA Health data – ABC News
New SA Health data shows lead levels in Port Pirie toddlers have not decreased, despite promises new clean technology would halve lead smelter emissions.
SA Health data shows lead levels in Port Pirie two-year-olds are the highest recorded since the South Australian regional city’s current testing regime began in 2011.
Key points:
- SA Health blood lead data from Port Pirie two year-olds shows they are averaging their highest level since the current testing regime began
- Some indicators have improved, including a reduction in the number of tested children with lead levels equal to or above 20 mcg/dL
- SA Health says operational shutdowns at the city’s…
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