Applied Behavior Analysis | Civic and Community Engagement | Environmental Studies | Psychology
Description, Abstract, or Artist's Statement
In recent years it has been made apparent that exposure to lead is a significant problem for many individuals and families. Lead exposure–whether through the air, water, or by ingestion–has been linked to numerous physical, cognitive, and social problems (Chandramouli, 2009; Nevin, 2007). Furthermore, urban, poor and immigrant populations are at a higher risk for lead exposure (Bakhireva, et al., 2013). And increasingly a connection between lead exposure and criminal behavior has been identified through both correlation studies and experiments. The high cost of exposure to lead is apparent when looking at the effects of lead over a lifetime, and should be avoided if at all possible.
Augustana Digital Commons Citation
Meyer, Margaret and Rogers, Christine. "The Relationship Between Exposure to Lead and Criminal Behavior" (2018). 2017-2018: Scott County, Iowa Health Department.