Lead exposure can damage children's memory, study finds
Even low levels of lead exposure can damage children 's working memory , potentially affecting their education and development, according to a recent study.
Exposure to lead in the womb or during early childhood appears to increase children's risk of memory impairment, accelerating the rate at which they forget information , researchers reported in the July 9 issue of the journal Science Advances.
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