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Arlington, Texas (September 23, 2003) - The Mensa Education and Research Foundation has recognized the Detroit Free Press for its outstanding efforts to educate the public about the ill effects of lead poisoning.
In January 2003, the Detroit Free Press ran a series of articles about the causes and prevention of lead poisoning. In recognition of the series, the Mensa Foundation has presented the newspaper with a plaque for outstanding journalism.
"Lead poisoning is still a huge problem in the United States," said Dr. Jean Becker, chair of American Mensa. "Exposure to lead has negative effects on IQ. The Detroit Free Press has done a great service to the people of Michigan by helping educate people on this topic."
Mensa is an organization open to anyone who scores in the top two percent on an accepted, standardized intelligence test. The Mensa Foundation recognizes, encourages, supports, and communicates excellence in intelligence through scholarships, research, and recognition of outstanding work. More information about Mensa may be found at us.mensa.org. More information about the Mensa Foundation may be found at merf.us.mensa.org.
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