National Center for Healthy Housing
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The National Center for Healthy Housing is a United States charity dedicated to reducing the risk of lead poisoning and exposure to other environmental hazards in the home[1]. Founded by Fannie Mae in 1992, it was originally known as the National Center for Lead-Safe Housing. It is based in Columbia, Maryland.[2]
Rick Nevin, an advisor to the center, has published research claiming to demonstrate a strong link between childhood lead poisoning and later violent crime, demonstrated by a drop in crime statistics following the elimination of lead from gasoline.[3]
[edit] References
- ^ National Center for Healthy Housing.
- ^ "Center Aims at Lead-Safe Housing", Boston Globe, September 22, 1992.
- ^ "Ban on Leaded Gas Linked to Drop in Crime", National Public Radio, November 6, 2007. Retrieved on 2008-02-12.
