Because lead has so many useful properties, it is widespread in the modern-day environment. Recent studies indicate that exposure to very small amounts of lead adversely affects children’s' brains and their futures. Despite this evidence, efforts to reduce the morbidity associated with lead exposure have moved sluggishly. In a case study of these efforts, Dr. Bellinger highlights the role of sociological factors in medical and public health decision-making.

Cosponsored by: Office of the Chancellor, Office of the Provost and Vice Chancellor for Academic Affairs, Office of the Vice Chancellor for Research and the Graduate College, Office of the Vice Chancellor for Student Affairs, The Council of Deans, The Center for Advanced Study, George A. Miller Endowment, George A. Miller Committee, Peggy Harris Memorial Fund, Department of Community Health, Department of Educational Psychology, Department of Pediatrics, Department of Psychology, Department of Special Education, Department of Veterinary Biosciences, Department of Veterinary Pathobiology, Beckman Institute, Campus Honors Program, Child Development Laboratory, Division of Environmental Health and Safety, Howard Hughes Program School of Life Sciences, Institute for Environmental Studies, Interdisciplinary Program in Environmental Toxicology, Neuroscience Program, Transition Research Institute, Women's Studies Program, Carle, Illinois Department of Public Health, U.S. Army Construction Engineering Research Laboratory (CERL)