The move emphasizes the international commitment to eliminate lead poisoning, according to the US-based Alliance To End Childhood Lead Poisoning. The resolution calls for governments to introduce policies to phase out use of leaded gasoline and to provide publicly accessible information on the progress of phase-out programs. It also calls for the international community to provide technical assistance to developing countries.
Lead poisoning continues to be one of the world's most debilitating diseases.
Leaded gasoline remains the most dispersive source of lead exposure.