Risk of lead exposure linked to decreased brain volume in adolescents

ScienceDaily
Jan 13, 2020, 11:11 am155 pts
In a study using brain scans from nearly 10 thousand adolescents across the country, investigators show that risk of lead exposure is associated with altered brain anatomy and cognitive deficits in children from low income families.

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