And what about the children? What about the ones who received the full impact of the lead crisis—younger children, whose brains were the most vulnerable? How are they doing? Based on what we know about how lead affects developing brains, we can make some assumptions. Some may have experienced inexplicable developmental delays, behavioral problems, low test scores, and blunted potential. Some today may have neurological effects, cognitive impairments, and maybe even higher aggression and tendencies toward violence. Adults across the District may be experiencing an elevated risk for memory loss,
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