Egypt
In Egypt , PLF partners are working to end childhood lead poisoning by 2040.
Current estimates
93
%
Proportion of children with blood lead levels > 5micro-g/dL (<20 years)
Source:
Global Burden of Disease
44,010,100
Number of children with bll > 5 ug/dL
4
Intellectual Loss
25
%
Proportion of children with blood lead levels > 10micro-g/dL (<20 years)
Source:
Global Burden of Disease
11,703,900
Number of children with bll > 10 ug/dL