The Hazard of Lead Poisoning: Why Children Are Most at Risk | Ram Charitra Sah | Santosh Nira

Lead contamination is not limited to the environment—recent concerns show that even some medicines, cosmetic products, playing things may contain dangerous levels of lead. Ram Charitra Sah, environmental scientist, explains how lead enters medicines, why children are especially vulnerable. Guest: Ram Charitra Sah Presenter: Santosh Nira Ram Charitra Sah is a prominent Nepali environmental scientist and public health advocate, best known for his role as the Executive Director of CEPHED (Center for Public Health and Environmental Development), an influential environmental NGO in Kathmandu. Under his leadership, CEPHED has carried out pioneering work on chemical safety, especially in heavy metals like mercury and lead. Sah spearheaded Nepal’s successful campaign for mercury-free dentistry, a milestone that made Nepal the first country in Asia to achieve mercury-free dental care. Mercury-Free Dentistry Alliance+1 He was awarded the “First in Asia” Award by the World Alliance for Mercury-Free Dentistry for this effort. Beyond mercury, he has championed policies for lead paint regulation, helping monitor and raise awareness about dangerous lead levels in Nepali paints. IPEN He has also worked extensively on occupational health, publishing research on welding fume exposure in metal fabricators, among other environmental health topics. Sah’s work is deeply research-driven: CEPHED under him conducts studies on toxic chemicals in toys, cosmetics, and healthcare waste, while also pushing for strong policy dialogue with government bodies. --- ©Healthpati More about Healthpati: सूचना तथा प्रशारण विभाग दर्ता नं : १८४५ / ०७६ / ०७७ प्रकाशक : मिडिया सपोर्ट एण्ड एजेन्सी सर्भिस प्रा.लि. #LeadPoisoning #LeadToxicity #ChildHealth #MedicineSafety #PublicHealth #Toxins #HealthAwareness #LeadContamination #KidsHealth