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Episode 38: Lead and crime

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The Impact of Lead Exposure on Crime Rates

This chapter delves into the correlation between lead exposure, IQ levels, and criminal behavior, analyzing studies on residual lead levels and their effects on cognitive and behavioral outcomes. The conversation explores nonlinear dose-response effects of lead exposure and challenges in establishing causal links between variables in crime statistics. Various theories on the decline in crime rates and skepticism towards certain theories are also discussed.

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