May 2008 PMID 18507497

Association of prenatal and childhood blood lead concentrations with criminal arrests in early adulthood.

John Paul Wright, Kim N Dietrich, M Douglas Ris, Richard W Hornung, Stephanie D Wessel, Bruce P Lanphear, Mona Ho, Mary N Rae

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Many posts underscore the importance of the findings, with phrases like 'first to demonstrate' and 'association with violence,' conveying the significance and relevance of the study. The tone reflects both support and recognition of the potential societal impacts, highlighting how the research links prenatal and childhood lead exposure to future criminal behavior and advocating for policy changes to reduce lead poisoning.

AgreementStrong agreement

Most discussions affirm the study’s findings, emphasizing the link between lead exposure and criminal behavior, indicating strong support.

InterestHigh interest

The posts demonstrate high interest, referencing the study multiple times and highlighting its novel insights into the long-term effects of lead poisoning.

EngagementModerate engagement

While some discussions seek to further explore the implications, most comments reinforce the findings rather than critically analyze the methodology, showing a moderate level of engagement.

ImpactHigh impact

The discussions suggest this research could have significant influence on public health and criminal justice policies due to its strong implications.

Abstract in brief

  • This study found that higher prenatal and childhood blood lead levels are associated with increased rates of criminal arrests, including violent offenses, in young adulthood.
  • Researchers monitored blood lead concentrations from pregnancy through age 6 in 250 individuals and tracked their criminal records, revealing a consistent link between lead exposure and later criminal behavior.
  • The results suggest that lead exposure in early life may be a risk factor for antisocial behavior and criminal activity later, highlighting the importance of reducing lead exposure during pregnancy and childhood.

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T. Vuorinen
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The Toxic Reverend E.T. Environmental Technologist
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Association of Prenatal and Childhood Blood Lead Concentrations with Criminal Arrests in Early Adulthood By John Paul Wright, Kim N Dietrich , M. Douglas Ris, Richard W Hornung, Stephanie D Wessel, Bruce P Lanphear, Mona Ho, Mary N Rae PLOS, May 27, 2008 https://t.co/tZOr2PpOUZ

May 2, 2019 · 1 like · 1,392 followers View post →
The Toxic Reverend E.T. Environmental Technologist
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Association of Prenatal and Childhood Blood Lead Concentrations with Criminal Arrests in Early Adulthood By John Paul Wright, Kim N Dietrich, M. Douglas Ris, Richard W Hornung, Stephanie D Wessel, Bruce P Lanphear, Mona Ho, Mary N Rae PLOS, May 27, 2008 https://t.co/tZOr2PpOUZ

Oct 8, 2022 · 1 like · 1,392 followers View post →
pat bahn
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@StarSurfer11 @zachdcarter https://t.co/JnW07pcOUG

May 24, 2019 · 1 like · 777 followers View post →
Arpit Gupta
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@AssumeNormality It's an extensive literature; here are two others which look at crime specifically. https://t.co/dzm8X1SLyY https://t.co/JuOJBYPzBL

Dec 29, 2022 · 42,236 followers View post →
The Toxic Reverend E.T. Environmental Technologist
@toxicreverend · X

Association of Prenatal and Childhood Blood Lead Concentrations with Criminal Arrests in Early Adulthood By John Paul Wright, Kim Dietrich , Douglas Ris, Richard Hornung, Stephanie Wessel, Bruce Lanphear, Mona Ho, Mary Rae Journal PLOS, May 27, 2008 https://t.co/tZOr2PpOUZ

Oct 20, 2022 · 1,392 followers View post →

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The Toxic Reverend E.T. Environmental Technologist
@toxicreverend · X

Conclusions Prenatal and postnatal blood lead concentrations are associated with higher rates of #arrests for offenses involving #Violence This is the first study to demonstrate an association between exposure to #lead and adult #criminal #behavior https://t.co/gTQzI1XKRq https://t.co/sWHTJKAIID

May 12, 2025 · 1,392 followers View post →
The Toxic Reverend E.T. Environmental Technologist
@toxicreverend · X

@SecKennedy Conclusions Prenatal and postnatal blood lead concentrations are associated with higher rates of #arrests for offenses involving #Violence This is the first study to demonstrate an association between exposure to #lead and adult #criminal #behavior https://t.co/gTQzI1XKRq

May 12, 2025 · 1,392 followers View post →
The Toxic Reverend E.T. Environmental Technologist
@toxicreverend · X

Conclusions Prenatal and postnatal blood lead concentrations are associated with higher rates of arrests for offenses involving #Violence This is the first study to demonstrate an association between exposure to #lead and adult #criminal #behavior https://t.co/gTQzI1YiGY

Mar 9, 2024 · 1,392 followers View post →
The Toxic Reverend E.T. Environmental Technologist
@toxicreverend · X

@CMRobertWhiteDC @DC_Housing Association of Prenatal and Childhood Blood #Lead Concentrations with #Criminal Arrests in Early Adulthood By John Paul Wright, Journal PLOS, Published: May 27, 2008 https://t.co/tZOr2PHY97

Mar 1, 2024 · 1,392 followers View post →
Arpit Gupta
@arpitrage · X

@AssumeNormality It's an extensive literature; here are two others which look at crime specifically. https://t.co/dzm8X1SLyY https://t.co/JuOJBYPzBL

Dec 29, 2022 · 42,236 followers View post →
The Toxic Reverend E.T. Environmental Technologist
@toxicreverend · X

Association of Prenatal and Childhood Blood Lead Concentrations with Criminal Arrests in Early Adulthood By John Paul Wright, Kim Dietrich , Douglas Ris, Richard Hornung, Stephanie Wessel, Bruce Lanphear, Mona Ho, Mary Rae Journal PLOS, May 27, 2008 https://t.co/tZOr2PpOUZ

Oct 20, 2022 · 1,392 followers View post →
The Toxic Reverend E.T. Environmental Technologist
@toxicreverend · X

Association of Prenatal and Childhood Blood Lead Concentrations with Criminal Arrests in Early Adulthood By John Paul Wright, Kim N Dietrich, M. Douglas Ris, Richard W Hornung, Stephanie D Wessel, Bruce P Lanphear, Mona Ho, Mary N Rae PLOS, May 27, 2008 https://t.co/tZOr2PpOUZ

Oct 8, 2022 · 1 like · 1,392 followers View post →
The Toxic Reverend E.T. Environmental Technologist
@toxicreverend · X

Association of Prenatal and #Childhood Blood #Lead Concentrations with #Criminal #Arrests in Early Adulthood By John Paul Wright, Kim Dietrich , Douglas Ris, Richard Hornung, Stephanie Wessel, Bruce Lanphear, Mona Ho, Mary Rae PLOS, May 27, 2008 https://t.co/tZOr2PpOUZ

Sep 29, 2022 · 1,392 followers View post →
The Toxic Reverend E.T. Environmental Technologist
@toxicreverend · X

Association of Prenatal and Childhood Blood Lead Concentrations with Criminal Arrests in Early Adulthood By John Paul Wright, Kim Dietrich , Douglas Ris, Richard Hornung, Stephanie Wessel, Bruce Lanphear, Mona Ho, Mary N Rae Journal PLOS, May 27, 2008 https://t.co/tZOr2PpOUZ

Sep 29, 2022 · 1,392 followers View post →
T. Vuorinen
@Geenimetsuri · X

@mkorhonen12345 @NeraBec @APulkkis Ja perusteltua. https://t.co/5wvQAQ9Sw1 https://t.co/m6GCTBc6OM https://t.co/EbnWquas3D

May 10, 2022 · 1 like · 1,454 followers View post →
The Toxic Reverend E.T. Environmental Technologist
@toxicreverend · X

Association of Prenatal and Childhood Blood Lead Concentrations with Criminal Arrests in Early Adulthood By John Paul Wright, Kim Dietrich , Douglas Ris, Richard Hornung, Stephanie Wessel, Bruce Lanphear, Mona Ho, Mary Rae Journal PLOS May 27, 2008 https://t.co/tZOr2PpOUZ

Nov 15, 2019 · 1,392 followers View post →
The Toxic Reverend E.T. Environmental Technologist
@toxicreverend · X

@dave00815960 @SafeH2o4Schools @ShawnInArizona Association of Prenatal and Childhood Blood Lead Concentrations with Criminal Arrests in Early Adulthood Journal PLOS, Published: May 27, 2008 THIS ARTICLE INCLUDES AN EXCELLENT "ADDITIONAL INFORMATION" SECTION https://t.co/tZOr2PpOUZ

Jul 27, 2019 · 1,392 followers View post →
pat bahn
@patbahn · X

@StarSurfer11 @zachdcarter https://t.co/JnW07pcOUG

May 24, 2019 · 1 like · 777 followers View post →
The Toxic Reverend E.T. Environmental Technologist
@toxicreverend · X

@realpatchadams Twitter Thread = Reference Citation Association of Prenatal and Childhood Blood Lead Concentrations with Criminal Arrests in Early Adulthood By John Paul Wright, Kim N Dietrich , M. Douglas Ris, Richard W Hornung, Stephanie + others PLOS, May 27, 2008 https://t.co/7I3GIziKmD

May 2, 2019 · 1,392 followers View post →
The Toxic Reverend E.T. Environmental Technologist
@toxicreverend · X

Association of Prenatal and Childhood Blood Lead Concentrations with Criminal Arrests in Early Adulthood By John Paul Wright, Kim N Dietrich , M. Douglas Ris, Richard W Hornung, Stephanie D Wessel, Bruce P Lanphear, Mona Ho, Mary N Rae PLOS, May 27, 2008 https://t.co/tZOr2PpOUZ

May 2, 2019 · 1 like · 1,392 followers View post →
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