Leaded Gasoline's Lasting Impact on Mental Health Across Generations
Originally Published 1 year ago — by SciTechDaily
A study by researchers from Duke University and Florida State University reveals that exposure to leaded gasoline, used until 1996, has caused significant mental health issues and personality changes in Americans, particularly those born before 1996. The research links lead exposure to 151 million psychiatric cases over 75 years, highlighting its lasting impact on public health. Lead, a neurotoxin, was widely used in gasoline, paint, and plumbing, and its effects are still felt today, with many Americans having been exposed to harmful levels during childhood.