Study Links Leaded Gasoline to Millions of Mental Health Disorders

A study published in the Journal of Child Psychology and Psychiatry estimates that exposure to lead in gasoline has resulted in 151 million excess cases of mental health disorders in the U.S. over the past 75 years. The research highlights the significant impact of environmental toxins on mental health, particularly for those born between 1966 and 1986, when leaded gasoline use was at its peak. Despite the ban on leaded gasoline in 1996, lead exposure remains a concern from other sources, emphasizing the need for continued prevention efforts.