Stillbirth rates tied to lead in drinking water
High fetal death rates coincided with releases of toxic metal into Washington D.C.’s pipes

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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