China factory lead 'poisoning children'

Families living in one of Shanghai's many industrial suburbs say their children are suffering from lead poisoning from nearby factories and recycling facilities.

China factory lead 'poisoning children'

Families living in one of Shanghai's many industrial suburbs say their children are suffering from lead poisoning from nearby factories and recycling facilities.

Officials did not respond to calls requesting comment after families in Kanghua New Village complained that recent checks showed many of their children were suffering from blood lead levels up to nearly nine times the legal limit.

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