LEAD EXPOSURE IN AFRICAN CHILDREN
the breakdown of lead, and once released into the environment it persists for very long periods. Due to atmospheric transmission, lead can affect the most remote regions of the world (WHO, 2010). 1600 0.05 0.1 0 0.15 0.2 0.25 0.3 1650 1700 1750 1800 1850 1900 1950 Figure 2 Deposition of lead (micrograms per kilogram) in the ice in Greenland.