Criminal arrests associated with reduced regional brain volumes in an adult population with documented childhood lead exposure.
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DOI: 10.1016/j.envres.2021.111559
Abstract: Childhood lead exposure interferes with brain maturation, which adversely impacts cognitive and behavioral development. Lower intelligence scores, impairments in decision making, and increased rates of delinquent and criminal behavior are adverse outcomes linked to childhood… read more here.
Keywords: criminal arrests; lead exposure; lead; childhood lead ... See more keywords
Re: Errata for Prevention of Childhood Lead Toxicity
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DOI: 10.1542/peds.2018-0064
Abstract: In 2017, the American Academy of Pediatrics Council on Environmental Health clarified the use of terminology related to testing children’s blood lead levels in an erratum to its June 2016 Policy Statement, “Prevention of Childhood… read more here.
Keywords: childhood lead; lead toxicity; prevention childhood;
Perspectives on Childhood Lead Exposure Prevention: Looking Back and Looking Ahead.
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DOI: 10.1542/peds.2024-067808c
Abstract: Lead's neurotoxic properties and potential harmful effects to humans, particularly young children, have been recognized for decades, influencing public health policies to reduce its admixture in house paint and passenger car gasoline. We signal 3… read more here.
Keywords: perspectives childhood; exposure prevention; childhood lead; prevention ... See more keywords
State-Level Childhood Lead Poisoning Prevention Policies and Practices in the United States: 2022-2023.
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DOI: 10.1542/peds.2024-067808n
Abstract: OBJECTIVES The purpose of this analysis is to better understand laws and practices guiding prevention activities in childhood lead poisoning prevention programs funded by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC). METHODS In 2022,… read more here.
Keywords: lead; childhood lead; prevention; poisoning prevention ... See more keywords