Lead Wars

About “Lead Wars”

Lead Wars by Gerald E. Markowitz examines lead poisoning in the United States over the past fifty years, focusing on the challenges public health efforts have faced in a climate favoring business interests and opposing regulation. The book uses the Maryland Court of Appeals' consideration of research conducted at the Kennedy Krieger Institute on African-American children as a starting point to explore ethical questions in public health. It highlights how prevention strategies have evolved and the ongoing difficulties in addressing chronic illness linked to low-level lead exposure.