How Lead Exposure Relates to Temporal Changes in IQ, Violent Crime, and Unwed Pregnancy

08 May 2000Rick Nevin

Widespread exposure to lead is likely to have profound implications for a wide array of socially undesirable outcomes.

Cross-section study

2 effects

Determinants	Outcome	Details
Minor Risk Factor Lead Exposure Contaminant	Minor increase risk of Violent crime Brain system	Low evidence 1.0%
Minor Risk Factor Lead Exposure Contaminant	Minor decreased risk of Intelligence Brain system	Moderate evidence -1.0%