Summary

Childhood lead exposure from leaded gasoline caused 151 million additional psychiatric illnesses in the U.S. between 1940 and 2015, according to new research.

Peak exposure occurred for Generation X (1966–1986 births) due to widespread use of leaded gasoline before its 1996 ban.

The study links lead exposure to higher rates of depression, anxiety, ADHD, and altered personality traits, including increased neuroticism and reduced conscientiousness.

Lead pollution also caused a collective loss of 824 million IQ points in Americans.

  • fluxion@lemmy.world
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    7 days ago

    Wouldn’t be surprised if the incoming administration saw this and added “bring back leaded gasoline” to their anti-woke agenda so they can more easily manipulate future generations.

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      7 days ago

      Well they’re gona stop the chemtrails apparently so why not throw some lead back into the topsoil instead