<description>&lt;p&gt;The dangers of firearms are well understood, but their ammunition is the source of a little-known health threat: toxic lead. Brown doctoral student Christian Hoover studies the connection between guns and elevated blood lead levels in America’s children and adults. Host Megan Hall speaks with him about the results of the first national study of this problem, and his advice for gun owners on the healthiest way to minimize lead exposure.&lt;/p&gt;</description>

Humans in Public Health

Brown University School of Public Health

Guns, Ammo and Lead Exposure

SEP 10, 202412 MIN
Humans in Public Health

Guns, Ammo and Lead Exposure

SEP 10, 202412 MIN

Description

The dangers of firearms are well understood, but their ammunition is the source of a little-known health threat: toxic lead. Brown doctoral student Christian Hoover studies the connection between guns and elevated blood lead levels in America’s children and adults. Host Megan Hall speaks with him about the results of the first national study of this problem, and his advice for gun owners on the healthiest way to minimize lead exposure.