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Exposure to lead: a major public health concern: preventing disease through healthy environments, 4th...
Lead is a toxic metal whose widespread use has caused extensive environmental contamination and health problems in many parts of the world. It is a cumulative...
This is the 2024 update of the Compendium of WHO and other UN guidance on health and environment. The Compendium is a comprehensive collection of available...
Compendium of WHO and other UN guidance on health and environment: version with International Classification...
In this version of the compendium, each guidance is coded using the International Classification of Health Interventions (ICHI).The compendium provides...
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The International Lead Poisoning Prevention Week (ILPPW) takes place every year during the third week of October. The year 2022 marks 10 years of action...
WHO Chemical Risk Assessment Network brochure
The WHO Chemical Risk Assessment Network brochure
Global Chemicals and Health Network flyer
The WHO Global Chemicals and Health Network (the Network) is a global forum for discussion among senior-level policy-makers and representatives about...
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WHO Information document on ensuring integration of health aspects within the plastics treaty