How Pollution in Ancient Rome Lowered IQ of Population
Lead pollution might sound like a modern problem, but people were subjected to significant levels during antiquity, too.
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Lead pollution likely caused widespread IQ declines in ancient Rome, new study finds
Lead exposure is responsible for a range of human health impacts, with even relatively low levels impacting the cognitive ...
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Roman-Era Lead Pollution Linked to IQ Drop Across Europe
DRI scientists analyzed Arctic ice core records to reconstruct historical atmospheric lead pollution from Ancient Rome, uncovering a link between lead exposure and cognitive decline. Lead exposure is ...
Lead pollution likely caused widespread IQ declines in ancient Rome
Lead exposure is responsible for a range of human health impacts, with even relatively low levels impacting the cognitive ...