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Lead Exposure Drove a Hidden Mental Health Crisis in the U.S., Study Reveals

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A new study shows lead exposure during the 20th century significantly worsened Americans ’ brain health.

Scientists at Duke University and Florida State University conducted the study, building on their past research of lead’s impact on our health.

They estimated that lead directly contributed to 151 million more cases of psychiatric disorder among Americans over the past 75 years .