WHO: Herbert Needleman, MD, pediatrician, child psychiatrist, researcher and professor at the University of Pittsburgh Medical Center.
WHAT: Needleman, whose landmark research led to the removal of lead from paint, gasoline and other products, will discuss his later research that found lead is involved in the development of aggressive behavior, attention disorders and delinquency in teenagers.
WHERE: American Psychological Association's 116th Annual Convention
Boston Convention and Exhibition Center
415 Summer Street
Boston, MA 02210
Meeting Level 2, Meeting Room 205C
WHEN: Saturday, Aug 16. Session 3292, 2:00-2:50 PM
BACKGROUND: Needleman discovered some 30 years ago that children who had been exposed to lead, especially in paint, had significantly lower scores on IQ tests. His findings were attacked by industry and others in the scientific community. As a result of his studies, the government has mandated that lead be removed from gasoline, paint and many other products.
Needleman's most recent research has focused on high levels of lead found in bones and its link to aggression, attention disorders and delinquency in adolescents.
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