Health and Development
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i-LEAP
Addressing lead poisoning, which impacts one in two children in India
Problem
Lead exposure causes severe health effects including cognitive impairments, heart disease, anaemia, and low birth weight. One in two children in India is affected by lead poisoning, making it one of the most widespread but neglected health crises.
Solution
i-LEAP works to regulate lead use through binding laws on lead paint to lower blood lead levels. They conduct state-level roundtables with local experts and have established the India Working Group on Lead Poisoning to drive systemic policy change.
How They Work
i-LEAP identifies communities at highest risk of lead exposure through environmental testing and blood lead level screening. They then work with local authorities and communities to implement proven interventions: removing contaminated soil, establishing safe play areas, improving water filtration, and advocating for stronger regulations on informal lead recycling operations.
Why We Recommend
GiveWell has identified lead poisoning as one of the most neglected global health issues relative to its enormous burden. i-LEAP is among the few organisations directly addressing this in India, where the problem is particularly severe. Their approach combines immediate remediation with systemic advocacy, maximising both short-term and long-term impact.
i-LEAP's Impact
1 in 2
children in India impacted by lead poisoning
India Working Group
on Lead Poisoning established
Frequently Asked Questions
Lead poisoning affects cognitive development, causes heart disease and anaemia, and is one of the most neglected health crises impacting half of India’s children.
i-LEAP advocates for binding laws on lead paint, conducts state-level roundtables, and has established the India Working Group on Lead Poisoning.
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