LEAD SERIES ESSAY

Living on Earth

Steve Curwood says, whether it’s cost effectiveness, fear of violent crime or compassion and concern for the quality of life, confronting the hazards of childhood lead poisoning can bring us big dividends, if we’re willing to look at the details and act.

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