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Feb 20, 2025 6 min

Lead, Fertility, and Birth Outcomes

from The Applied Econ Angle Hosted by Lauren Hoehn-Velasco

Overview of “The Flint Water Crisis: Impact on Fertility and Birth Outcomes” a 2019 study by Grossman and Slusky, published in Demography, examining the effects of the Flint water crisis on fertility and birth outcomes. The research investigates the impact of the switch from Lake Huron to Flint River water, leading to lead contamination. AI-generated timestamps: 00:00 Introduction to the Flint Water Crisis Study 00:27 Background on Lead Exposure and Health Risks 01:34 Details of the Flint Water Crisis 02:33 Research Methodology and Data 03:03 Findings on Fertility Rates 03:49 Impact on Birth Weight 05:13 Conclusions and Policy Implications 05:55 Final Remarks and Further Reading This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit laurenhoehnvelasco.substack.com

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