A recent study published in the journal Psychiatry Research has found that age and the amount of iron in a person’s blood can have an effect on their likelihood of committing a violent crime. The study looked at the blood iron levels and criminal activities of over 1,000 men in Finland. The researchers found that men with higher levels of iron in their blood were more likely to be convicted of violent crimes than those with lower levels of iron. The study also found that men over 25 were more likely to be convicted of violent crimes than those under 25. The study’s authors suggest that iron in the blood may affect an individual’s brain chemistry and behavior, leading to a greater likelihood of criminal activity.

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source: Phys.org