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Study Reveals Link Between Lead Pollution and IQ Decline in Roman Empire

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Study Reveals Link Between Lead Pollution and IQ Decline in Roman Empire

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  • Research published in the Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences links atmospheric lead pollution to cognitive decline in the Roman Empire.
  • Analysis of ice core records over a thousand-year span reveals a potential IQ drop of two to three points in Europe during the Pax Romana.
  • First study to derive pollution effects from ancient records, highlighting health impacts from lead exposure.
  • Lead exposure in Roman times mainly stemmed from silver mining, contrasting with modern lead issues largely due to gasoline.
  • Findings stress the significance of even minor IQ reductions on a population scale, impacting European society at large.

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