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Ted Schwaba

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Lead exposure during childhood may influence adult personality, and not for the better

July 29, 2021 by Ted Schwaba

Children raised in areas with more atmospheric lead pollution grew up to have less adaptive and less mature personalities, according to a study I led of over 1.5 million people across the U.S. and Europe.

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