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proud2BlibKansan

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11. They can also pick it up from the air inside the house.

Reply to SheilaT (Reply #3)

Sat Nov 24, 2012, 09:32 AM

Nov 2012

I've taught lots of kids who come from families where nearly all of the children have lead poisoning. it's a very common factor leading to cognitive deficits. We see it so often we have the kids in our school tested for lead poisoning.

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One BIG thing most people forget.... [View all] WCGreen Nov 2012 OP

Yes, getting the lead out was really important. CaliforniaPeggy Nov 2012 #1

I thought that lead in the aquifers and outsourcing the military were the causes of the downfall hollysmom Nov 2012 #2

The Romans also used lead containers to sweeten wine Fumesucker Nov 2012 #6

Lead was also taken out of ordinary housepaint. I'm not sure just how long ago, SheilaT Nov 2012 #3

1978 in the USA. 1909 in parts of Europe. 1922 by the League of Nations. Hekate Nov 2012 #4

The 70 year difference between Europe & US could explain A LOT. MH1 Nov 2012 #9

The tick down in crime under Rudy G. was the result of the first teenagers who WCGreen Nov 2012 #13

They can also pick it up from the air inside the house. proud2BlibKansan Nov 2012 #11

I think you're right about that Warpy Nov 2012 #5

It's peculiar how many people just completely ignore the violence causing tendencies of alcohol Fumesucker Nov 2012 #8

Oh for sure.... WCGreen Nov 2012 #12

I cited meth because it's quicker than alcohol Warpy Nov 2012 #15

Interesting Idea Demeter Nov 2012 #7

Once pointed out the link is easy to see and even easier to believe. A Simple Game Nov 2012 #10

Very interesting post. hunter Nov 2012 #14