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China downplays risk to children from lead poisoning: report

2011/06/15 04:32:43 @Reuters: World News

BEIJING (Reuters) - Chinese children suffering lead poisoning from polluting smelters and factories have been denied testing, effective treatment and even basic information by officials who downplayed health threats, a human rights advocacy group said on Wednesday.
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