Lead (Pb) poisoning has been a persistent problem in South Asia for many years, although it has recently gained renewed attention. Estimates suggest that half of the 800 million children worldwide with elevated blood lead levels (≥5 μg/dL) live in South Asia1. This alarming statistic has lightened panel discussions around a long-standing issue about how can we effectively address lead poisoning in South Asia by examining its impact, challenges, and evidence-based policy solutions?
