Lead and the Gen X mental health crisis: 5 things to know

Becker's Healthcare December 5, 2024
Alexandra Murphy

A recent study reveals that decades of exposure to leaded gasoline — especially during childhood — have left lasting harm on the mental health of Americans, particularly for Generation X, according to a Dec. 4 news release published in Duke Today.

Here are five things to know about the research findings:

1. The study, published Dec. 4 in The Journal of Child Psychology and Psychiatry, estimates that lead exposure contributed to millions of cases of psychiatric disorders, with Gen X bearing the brunt of the mental health fallout.
2. Those born between 1965 and 1980...

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