WATCH: What does lead poisoning do to your kid’s brain?

Children who are exposed to the toxic heavy metal lead are more likely to commit violent crime and to get lower scores on intelligence tests as adults. But experts and industry groups say the government isn’t doing enough to manage lead

October 20, 2022 at 08:10 am

Researchers found that three-quarters of children tested in Kimberley, Cape Town and Joburg had lead poisoning. One reason is that lead paint covers homes, toys and playground equipment across parts of the country.
While the government has placed limits on how much lead can be added to paint, industry groups and experts say the government isn’t enforcing these laws. Additionally, health-care workers are missing lead poisoning cases.