Poverty increases impact of blood lead levels

https://www.eurekalert.org/pub_releases/2017-05/aaop-sfs042617.php

Public Release: 4-May-2017
Study finds social challenges amplify negative effects of childhood lead exposure
Research at 2017 Pediatric Academic Societies Meeting shows poverty increases impact of blood lead levels on preschoolers' cognitive and language development
American Academy of Pediatrics

Scientists already know early lead exposure can slow a child's cognitive and language development. Findings of an abstract being presented at the 2017 Pediatric Academic Societies Meeting show lead's impact is especially strong for children in families also facing socioeconomic challenges.

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