Early Exposure to Lead and Adult Antisocial Outcomes

Prior research indicates a link between early lead exposure and risk for delinquent
behavior. In this study, we follow a large birth cohort from the Cincinnati Lead Study into
early adulthood to determine whether this increased risk persists. Outcome measures include
official arrest records, diagnoses of Substance Abuse Disorder and Antisocial Personality
Disorder, self-report of delinquent behavior, and a psychopathy scale. Predictors include
pre-natal and post-natal blood lead levels. Mulivariate statistical methods will control
for potential confounders/covariates.