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There's a study tying drop in crime rates correlate with end of leaded gasoline usage.


The reason for the correlation being what?


https://www.cdc.gov/nceh/lead/prevention/health-effects.htm

Take your pick. If exposed during childhood it results in essentially mental retardation and impulse issues. The thought is this led to more issues with crime.

This article discusses the study-

https://www.brookings.edu/blog/up-front/2017/06/01/new-evide...


Lead causes mood disorders.




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