# Lead in Gasoline Linked to 150 Million Mental Health Disorders 🧠

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**Created:** [December 7, 2024, 2:05am UTC](https://onehack.st/t/lead-in-gasoline-linked-to-150-million-mental-health-disorders/296981 "2024-12-07T02:05:30Z")\
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**Post date:** [December 7, 2024, 2:05am UTC](https://onehack.st/t/lead-in-gasoline-linked-to-150-million-mental-health-disorders/296981/1 "2024-12-07T02:05:31Z")

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**Summary:**

1. **Generational Impact**  
A study reveals **75 years of leaded gasoline** use has contributed to **150 million mental health disorders** , particularly affecting **Generation X**.

2. **Heightened Symptoms**  
Individuals exposed to lead during childhood show higher rates of **depression, anxiety, ADHD** , and difficulties in concentration and organization.

3. **Study Findings**  
Research published in the **Journal of Child Psychology and Psychiatry** links the peak use of leaded gas in the mid-60s to mid-70s to increased mental health issues.

4. **Long-Term Consequences**  
Those born between **1966 and 1986** experienced the highest levels of mental disorders due to lead exposure, peaking for those born between 1966 and 1970.

5. **Current Screening and Awareness**  
While today’s routine blood screenings detect high lead levels, during the 60s through 80s, elevated lead levels were common without adequate clinical follow-up.

**Read more at:** [USA Today](https://www.usatoday.com/story/news/health/2024/12/04/lead-gas-worsened-mental-health-gen-x/76711191007/)