Lead is not just a historical factor in many cities where lead paint was used in homes. In industrial areas the soil was polluted. I worked in a lead detection program years ago. Children were basically "lead detectors" and even after treatment were sent back into environments with high lead. It's not just educational issues. "Lead exposure has also been associated with decreased hearing acuity, language handicaps, and antisocial behaviors..."
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