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Glazing and Health as Family Affairs

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An Andean village has battled severe lead toxicity from ceramics production, and now residents face...

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Ecuador is a family-oriented country, and the village of La Victoria is a good example of this. Extended family members, many of whom may have been disabled by the effects of lead used in the production of ceramics, face challenges together.

This photo slideshow guides us through the process of artisan ceramics production in Andean Ecuador and provides a glimmer of hope for the future of La Victoria while introducing us to affected families and potential solutions.

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