Aggregate-level lead exposure, gun violence, homicide, and rape.
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SUBMITTER: Boutwell BB
PROVIDER: S-EPMC5703470 | biostudies-literature | 2017
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Aggregate-level lead exposure, gun violence, homicide, and rape.
Boutwell Brian B BB Nelson Erik J EJ Qian Zhengmin Z Vaughn Michael G MG Wright John P JP Beaver Kevin M KM Barnes J C JC Petkovsek Melissa M Lewis Roger R Schootman Mario M Rosenfeld Richard R
PloS one 20171127 11
<h4>Context</h4>An increasing body of research has linked the geographic distribution of lead with various indicators of criminal and antisocial behavior.<h4>Objective</h4>The current study, using data from an ongoing project related to lead exposure in St. Louis City, MO, analyzed the association between aggregate blood lead levels and specific indicators violent crime within the city.<h4>Design</h4>Ecological study.<h4>Setting</h4>St. Louis, Missouri.<h4>Exposure measure</h4>Blood lead levels. ...[more]
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