Boy, 6, gets lead poisoning from Nigerian folk remedy
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Boy, 6, gets lead poisoning from Nigerian folk remedy

Asia : Philippines | Aug 02, 2012 at 2:20 PM PDT
Source: Fox News
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MyHealthNewsDaily A 6-month-old boy was treated for lead poisoning due to the use of the cosmetic known as "tiro," which is used as a folk remedy for promoting visual development, according to a report of the boy's case released today. The baby was brought to   Boston Children's Hospital   with elevated... FULL ARTICLE AT Fox News
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Lead poisoning killed 163 people, including 111 children, in northern Nigeria
Lead poisoning killed 163 people, including 111 children, in northern Nigeria
 
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