Lead Poisoning in Children in Indonesia

At Pesarean Village of Tegal Regency, Central Java, lead exposure threatens children's development. Nok Nurani is the wife of Abdul Syukur who runs a lead-smelting workshop from their home. Abdul Syukur has been working in this industry for more than 30 years. In the most recent blood lead test, their youngest child showed an elevated blood lead level of 9 μg/dL. Learn more of their story in this video.