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Duke University

Lead Exposure

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People screened for blood-lead level at age 11 and IQ-tested in childhood and at age 38, reveal an association between childhood lead exposures and a decline in IQ. Higher doses led to greater losses, including having occupational standing lower than their parents. Source: JAMA, 2017;317(12):1-8 doi:10.1001/jama.2017.1712

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Credit - Duke University from <em>JAMA</em>, 2017;317(12):1-8

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