Lead poisoning is particularly pervasive in poorer countries, affecting one in three children worldwide. The powerful neurotoxin has been linked to lower IQs and increased crime rates. Abour 800 million children have high level of lead in the...
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Lead poisoning is particularly pervasive in poorer countries, affecting one in three children worldwide. The powerful neurotoxin has been linked to lower IQs and increased crime rates. Abour 800 million children have high level of lead in the blood, according to a study released in July by Unicef and Pure Earth.