2024
Yes
https://doi.org/10.1017/dmp.2024.106
Roy, Siddhartha
North America
Observational
Students
Teachers
Elementary (K-5)
Middle/Jr High (6-8)
High School (9-12)
Heavy metals
Cognitive function
Stress/Anxiety
Flint water crisis
Lead poisoning
Negative labeling
Nocebo effect
Teacher perceptions
Researchers surveyed Flint and Detroit teachers and reviewed neuropsychological evaluations post–Flint Water Crisis. Flint teachers reported more student harm concerns despite lower lead levels, suggesting a nocebo effect may influence educational outcomes.