World Bank2025-11-262025-11-262025-11-25https://hdl.handle.net/10986/44022Despite robust evidence documenting the tragic and widespread consequences of lead exposure, the issue has received little attention from policy makers around the world. Recent calls to action by the G-7 have increased the visibility of this issue. This publication aims to contribute to creating a lead-free world by raising awareness about the widespread and significant health impacts caused by lead exposure, while also highlighting best practices and lessons learned from interventions and policy reforms implemented to address it.en-USCC BY-NC 3.0 IGOGOOD HEALTHPOLLUTION MANAGEMENTLEAD POISONINGCHILDREN'S HEALTHLEAD EXPOSUREReportWorld Bank