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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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By Gabriel Popkin

- More than 2 years ago

Stillbirth rates in Washington, D.C., rose in parallel with two recent spikes in lead levels in drinking water, a new analysis finds.