Which statement pertaining to the link between lead and crime is inaccurate?
A) Lead ingestion is linked to lower IQ scores, a factor linked to aggressive behavior.
B) Criminologists have reported that areas with the highest concentration of lead also reported the highest levels of homicide.
C) Lead exposure is linked to mental illnesses, which have been linked to antisocial behaviors.
D) The average blood lead level has increased over the past decade.

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The average blood lead level has actually decreased over the past decade due to increased regulations and efforts to remove lead from products like paint and gasoline.

Which Statement Pertaining to the Link Between Lead and Crime