Lead poisoning has been a persistent threat to human health for centuries. The successful removal of leaded gasoline in most countries, coupled with other lead control strategies, has resulted in significant public health improvements, including a marked reduction in blood lead levels (BLL) across many populations. Despite these advances, lead poisoning remains a severe global issue, particularly among children [
1]. A 2020 study by the United Nations Children’s Fund (UNICEF) highlighted the scale of the problem, revealing that up to 800 million children have blood lead levels at or above 5 µg/dL, with nearly half of these children residing in South Asia [
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