Abstract
Lead poisoning in children has been associated with reduced intelligence, shortened memory, slowed reaction times, poor hand-eye coordination, and antisocial behavior. The cost to society includes not only medical treatment and special education but also higher high-school drop-out rates, which are associated with crime and low earning potential.
Publication types
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Research Support, U.S. Gov't, P.H.S.
MeSH terms
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Adult
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Child
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Community Health Planning / organization & administration*
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Community Participation
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Dust / adverse effects
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Dust / analysis
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Environmental Exposure / prevention & control*
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Health Education / organization & administration*
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Health Knowledge, Attitudes, Practice
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Housing / standards*
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Humans
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Lead / blood
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Lead Poisoning / ethnology
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Lead Poisoning / prevention & control*
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Paint / adverse effects
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Philadelphia
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Poverty Areas
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Social Welfare / ethnology*
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Urban Health*