A new study reveals a startling link between lead exposure and mental health disorders in the U.S. population. According to the findings, childhood exposure to lead, primarily from car exhaust, has resulted in an estimated 151 million cases of mental health disorders. Read on to uncover the findings!
Imagine a hidden culprit, quietly shaping the mental health of millions for generations. A startling new study in the Journal of Child Psychology and Psychiatry has uncovered the long shadow of lead exposure in the U.S., linking it to a staggering 151 million cases of mental health disorders over the past 75 years.
Depression, anxiety, hyperactivity, and impulsivity, are just some of the lingering effects of childhood exposure to lead, primarily from car exhaust. As the data unfolds, itâs clear this is a story of both caution and hope, urging us to act against environmental toxins to protect the future.
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