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1. Once lead was eliminated from gasoline, a major source

Wed Jul 14, 2021, 12:13 PM

Jul 2021

for subtle lead poisoning in children was removed. Many sociologists link that with the dropping crime rates a decade later.

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Growing up in lead-contaminated area may alter personality, study says [View all] Judi Lynn Jul 2021 OP

Once lead was eliminated from gasoline, a major source Warpy Jul 2021 #1

Lead levels higher than Flint's in 1000's of locales Duppers Jul 2021 #2

Thanks for posting that! Lars39 Jul 2021 #3

'Welcome. 👍 Duppers Jul 2021 #4

Great information, Duppers. Thank you. ⭐️ Judi Lynn Jul 2021 #6

Most welcome! Duppers Jul 2021 #7

I was totally screwed. hunter Jul 2021 #5