children’s health

South Africa: Children at risk as testing finds pesticide residues in common foods

South Africa: Children at risk as testing finds pesticide residues in common foods

3 hours ago

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Obesity among children is rising fastest in low- and middle-income countries, study finds

Obesity among children is rising fastest in low- and middle-income countries, study finds

17 May 2026

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Lead exposure in children costs world $3.4 trillion a year, study warns

Lead exposure in children costs world $3.4 trillion a year, study warns

21 Oct 2025

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Vitamin D and zinc deficiencies highest among Indian adolescents, government report finds

Vitamin D and zinc deficiencies highest among Indian adolescents, government report finds

Rohini Krishnamurthy

27 Sep 2025

3 min read

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