Would removing lead from homes reduce the crime rate?

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Would removing lead from homes reduce the crime rate?

On a May 2023 episode of his podcast, former Tennessee Gov. Phil Bredesen asked renowned criminal justice economist Jennifer Doleac for her top suggestions for improving public safety. Doleac gave an unconventional answer: Protect young kids from lead. “Exposure to lead … when you’re really young, it changes your brain development. Fifteen years later, we’re going to see much higher rates of juvenile delinquency (and) suspension from school,” Do…