China has been sending us lead-contaminated toys, but lead contamination from U.S. products may be exacting a far heavier toll on children in China.
Number of recalls of children's products issued in the United States in 2007: 231
Number one reason for children's product recalls: lead contamination
Principal country of origin of U.S. children's products contaminated by lead: China
Percentage of children with elevated levels of lead in the United States: 2.2%
One of the principal exporters of e-waste to China despite Chinese ban: United States
One of the toxic metals contained in e-waste: lead
City where large volumes of e-waste are disposed: Guiyu, China
Percentage of children with elevated levels of lead in Guiyu, China: 82%
Dr. Bill Chameides is the dean of Duke University's Nicholas School of the Environment. He blogs regularly at www.thegreengrok.com.
http://www.huffingtonpost.com/bill-chameides/is-our-e-waste-harming-ch_b_120634.html
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