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In Broken Hill, families with young children face lead contamination risks from mining. Despite using a point-of-care machine for blood tests, concerns arise due to its history of falsely low readings. Health officials acknowledge the machines imperfections but argue its benefits outweigh risks. Parents express worry about results just below the investigation level, while experts emphasize no safe lead level exists. Critics call for better machines and stronger interventions, as efforts to cut lead exposure have slowed.

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