Stillbirth rates tied to lead in drinking water
High fetal death rates coincided with releases of toxic metal into Washington D.C.’s pipes
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DANGEROUS WATER The rate of stillbirths increased during two recent episodes of elevated lead levels in Washington, D.C.’s drinking water.
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