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New Evidence on the Effectiveness of Early Interventions for Children With Lead Poisoning

February 15th, 2019 - Damini Sharma

Early childhood lead poisoning has been linked to detrimental effects on cognition, academic performance, IQ, high school graduation, and even adult earnings. In many countries, laws prohibiting the use of leaded gasoline have reduced lead exposure, but many c... More »

Toxic Policy: The Impact of the Flint Water Crisis on the City’s Children

August 18th, 2017 - Michael Dean Lindemulder

In 2015, reports of elevated lead levels in the city’s water supply put Flint, Michigan into the national spotlight. The state-appointed emergency manager’s 2014 decision to approve municipal use of water from the Flint River, in an attempt to help the cash st... More »