| Article ID | Journal | Published Year | Pages | File Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6353051 | Environmental Research | 2014 | 8 Pages |
Abstract
The dramatic societal decreases in BLLs in the U.S. since the 1970s were associated with a 4-5-point increase in the mean IQs of Americans. This effect is consistent with researchers' predictions; however, other variables (e.g., medical advances) may have contributed to the IQ gains.
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Authors
Alan S. Kaufman, Xiaobin Zhou, Matthew R. Reynolds, Nadeen L. Kaufman, Garo P. Green, Lawrence G. Weiss,