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 a significant public health concern,
IQ levels dropped across Europe during Roman Empire due to lead use: Study
A new study turned to Arctic ice core records between 500 BCE through 600 CE to find a link between lead pollution and widespread health decline in the Ancient Roman Empire, which most likely lowered the IQs of 80 million people.
Lead Pollution Linked to IQ Decline in Roman-Era Europe
A study analyzing Arctic ice cores reveals that lead pollution during the Roman Empire's height contributed to an estimated 2-3 point IQ decline across Europe.
Widespread lead pollution in the Roman era made led to a drop in IQ across Europe, study suggests
"A 2 to 3 points lower IQ doesn't sound like much, but when you apply that to the entire European population, it's quite a lot."
Ancient Rome’s lead air pollution may have dropped average IQ by up to 3 points
Two thousand years ago, the Roman Empire hummed with activity. Roads stretched like arteries, connecting distant provinces. Mines yielded treasures buried deep in the earth, and smelters worked tirelessly to transform raw silver ore into the coins that fueled an empire.
Pollution In Ancient Rome Caused The IQ Of People To Decline Across Europe
Lead exposure has left its toxic fingerprints all over history. We’ve come a long way in reducing its presence, but […]
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Lead pollution caused a reduction in intelligence quotient in Ancient Rome
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Arctic ice shows pollution has harmed humans since Roman Empire
Researchers examined three ice core records to identify lead pollution levels in the Arctic between 500 BC to 600 AD.
Lead pollution likely caused widespread IQ declines in ancient Rome
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