Childhood Lead Exposure Linked To Higher Risk Of Criminal Behavior, Study Finds

Located on the eastern shore of the Salton Sea, Salvation Mountain is a hillside Christian-themed environment created by local resident Leonard Knight (1931u20132014) as viewed on May 10, 2022 near Niland, California. Exposure to lead as a child might turn people into criminals, according to a new study.Researchers found that kids with higher levels of the toxic metal were more likely to resort to crime as adults. PHOTO BY GEORGE ROSE/GETTY IMAGES

Exposure to lead as a child might turn people into criminals, according to a new study.

Researchers found that kids with higher levels of the toxic metal were more likely to resort to crime as adults.