A Yugoslavian Study (2000) Examining the Effects of Lead Exposure

question 16

Multiple Choice

A Yugoslavian study (2000) examining the effects of lead exposure in children found that the children who lived near the smelter

• A) had somewhat lower intelligence scores.
• B) had significantly lower intelligence scores.
• C) had higher rates of aggressive behavior.
• D) had delayed motor development.

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