Priorities set by rich countries lead to an incomplete picture. Initiatives within the US Decade of the Brain largely concern neurotoxic environmental agents, such as lead, radiation, or PCBs. There are figures concerning lead, PCBs, and micronutrient deficiencies. But it is not known if these figures describe the same or different people. This is in stark contrast to the human rights assumption that we should protect the most vulnerable.
Financial compensation is inequitable.
Justice operates on a don t open the flood gate principle. Individuals can get large amounts, but compensation for groups suffering similarly is token or non-existent. Valid claims fail because it is argued that full payment to a large group would be too costly. Legislation reduces the rights of victims by preventing claims from unborn victims , and by requiring unreasonable burdens of proof. EMID could further increase social divides, both globally and locally.