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Level A1 – BeginnerCEFR A1
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- Researchers found lead in childhood linked to more depression.
- This effect appeared during the teenage years for many children.
- A long study followed children and families from pregnancy.
- Scientists measured blood lead at many childhood ages.
- Children with higher lead had more depressive symptoms.
- The link was stronger for exposure in later childhood.
- Experts say preventing lead exposure is still important.
- Reducing lead may help protect mental health in youth.
Difficult words
- researcher — a person who studies and checks factsResearchers
- lead — a metal that can harm people, especially children
- depression — a long period of very low mood
- exposure — being near something harmful or in contact
- pregnancy — the time when a woman carries a baby
- symptom — a sign of an illness or a problemsymptoms
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Discussion questions
- Do you think preventing lead exposure is important?
- Do you know what depression means?
- Do you have children or young people in your family?
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