Millions of Americans—especially Gen X—are dealing with psychiatric disorders associated with leaded gasoline exhaust, new study finds.

The article discusses a study that links childhood lead exposure from leaded gasoline to mental disorders in millions of Americans, particularly affecting those born between 1966 and 1986, known as Generation X. Researchers from Duke University and Florida State University estimate that over half of the U.S. population was exposed to neurotoxic levels of lead, resulting in approximately 151 million cases of psychiatric disorders, including depression and anxiety, over the past 75 years. The study highlights the significant impact of lead exposure on mental health, particularly in children, while noting that it does not establish direct causation and does not account for other sources of lead exposure. Lead exposure is associated with various cognitive and emotional impairments, emphasizing the need for awareness of its long-term effects. [Extracted from the article]