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by dzqhz 1581 days ago
The average IQ by definition is 100. In civilised countries it is above that.
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That's why I wrote near-100 rather than 100. I know it can be closer to 110 or to 80 in specific countries/states. Pollution is proven to harm average IQ, other aspects of the living conditions during childhood can harm average person mental development also. It has been mentioned here on HN a number of times that childhood lead poisoning harmed mental development of a huge part of American population.
In some definitions of civil, the US would not qualify.