Dynamite News Childhood lead exposure not linked to criminal behaviour in adulthood
A study has recently found that children who are exposed to lead at a young age are less likely to involve in criminal practices later in life.
New Delhi: A study has recently found that children who are exposed to lead at a young age are less likely to involve in criminal practices later in life.
According to researchers, there is no clear association between higher childhood blood lead levels and a greater risk for criminal behaviour.
Some researchers have suggested that lead may be linked to criminal behaviour but that association could be explained by low socioeconomic status.
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Study author Amber L. Beckley from Duke University explained childhood lead exposure was weakly associated with conviction and self-reported criminal offending up to age 38.
The team analysed 553 individuals from New Zealand born between 1972-1973 and were followed up to age 38 from all socioeconomic groups.
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They measured blood lead levels at age 11 and cumulative criminal conviction, self-reported criminal offending, recidivism and violence up to age 38.(ANI)