Community | May 28, 2008 | 2 comments

Lead Exposure Linked to Violent Crime, Brain Changes

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Exposure to lead during childhood increases the likelihood of being arrested for violent crime - and is linked to decreased volume in regions of the brain associated with judgment and problem solving, according to two new studies.
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