Which Statement Pertaining to the Link Between Lead and Crime

question 1

Multiple Choice

Which statement pertaining to the link between lead and crime is inaccurate?

• A) Lead ingestion is linked to lower IQ scores, a factor linked to aggressive behavior.
• B) Criminologists have reported that areas with the highest concentration of lead also reported the highest levels of homicide.
• C) Lead exposure is linked to mental illnesses, which have been linked to antisocial behaviors.
• D) The average blood lead level has increased over the past decade.

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