At long last, lead poisoning of kids is emerging as a priority on the world scene

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In a world full of threats to children — from war to disease to starvation — there's a neglected crisis that's just now getting a jolt of attention.

It's lead poisoning, which affects both adults and children and can be especially devastating for the cognitive development of youngsters.