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Lead exposure and cognitive skills in a developing country: evidence from toxic sites in Indonesia
The paper uses data from Indonesia on lead-contaminated sites such as recycling operations for used lead-acid batteries. It finds large negative impacts on numeracy and general cognitive ability among respondents who were exposed in utero or during early childhood and lived within 6 kilometers of a site. The learning penalty in numeracy is equivalent to about 3 years of primary schooling for those who lived within 3 kilometers of a site and 1.4 years for those who lived 3–6 kilometers away. The paper highlights the importance of preventing lead exposure, especially among children.
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| Call Number | Location | Available |
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| Penerbit | Manila: ADB 2025 |
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| Edisi | - |
| Subjek | Economics |
| ISBN/ISSN | 23136545 |
| Klasifikasi | NONE |
| Deskripsi Fisik | 32 p. |
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