In Nigerian Gold Rush, Lead Poisons Thousands Of Children

As gold prices rise, illegal mining activities has increased in popularity. In northern Nigeria, gold is mingled with lead, and the dust from these mines has killed hundreds of children and mentally stunted thousands more. Experts say this may the worst Read More...

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Posted Oct 03 2012, 09:58 AM by Shots - Health Blog