Affiliation:
1. University of Colorado Boulder, 419 UCB, Boulder, CO 80309, (email: )
2. University of Sydney, Room 370 Merwether Building, University of Sydney NSW, 2006 (email: )
Abstract
Lead pollution is consistently linked to cognitive and behavioral impairments, yet little is known about the benefits of public health interventions for children exposed to lead. This paper estimates the long-term impacts of early life interventions (e.g., lead remediation, nutritional assessment, medical evaluation, developmental surveillance, and public assistance referrals) recommended for lead-poisoned children. Using linked administrative data from Charlotte, NC, we compare outcomes for children who are similar across observable characteristics but differ in eligibility for intervention due to blood lead test results. We find that the negative outcomes previously associated with early life exposure can largely be reversed by intervention. (JEL I12, I18, I21, J13, J24, Q51)
Publisher
American Economic Association
Subject
General Economics, Econometrics and Finance
Cited by
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