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"name": "Why are lead levels elevated in children near goslar, Germany?",
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"text": "Elevated lead levels are suspected to be linked to historical mining activities in the Harz region, which have contaminated the soil with heavy metals like lead, zinc, and copper."
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"name": "What are the health risks associated with lead exposure in children?",
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"text": "Lead exposure can be notably harmful to children, perhaps affecting their nervous system, kidneys, and increasing the risk of cancer. It can also impair cognitive advancement and blood formation."
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"name": "What is the reference value for lead in blood, and why is it used?",
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"text": "The reference value is used as lead is not a natural component of blood, so there isn't a 'safe' limit. The reference value helps describe the current state in a population, determine the burden of lead, and review quality goals for human stress from a preventive medical viewpoint."
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"name": "What measures are being recommended to protect children from lead contamination in the Harz region?",
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"text": "Recommendations include thorough hand washing after playing outdoors, especially in contaminated soil, and consuming fruits and vegetables from the region with caution. Avoiding playing in areas known to have heavy metal contamination is also advised."
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"@type": "Question",
"name": "What actions are local authorities taking in response to the lead contamination findings?",
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