Lead Exposure Is Still a Problem for Kids, and the Pandemic Has Made It Worse

Even low levels of lead exposure can lower cognitive performance, cause learning difficulties, and prompt behavior issues. And we’ve stopped testing for it.

Lead Exposure Is Still a Problem for Kids, and the Pandemic Has Made It Worse
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Even low levels of lead exposure can lower cognitive performance, cause learning difficulties, and prompt behavior issues. And we’ve stopped testing for it.