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minus-squareNarrativeBear@lemmy.worldlinkfedilinkEnglisharrow-up5·1 month agoUnfortunately you’re more then likely correct. Lead exposure/ingestion is devastating (and so might be plastic ingestion as well) A few effects (not a exhaustive list) Behavioral problems, Developmental delays, Brain and nervous system damage, Learning disorders, Loss of self-control, and shortened attention span
minus-squarefluxion@lemmy.worldlinkfedilinkEnglisharrow-up3arrow-down2·1 month agoGotta keep the masses down somehow
Unfortunately you’re more then likely correct. Lead exposure/ingestion is devastating (and so might be plastic ingestion as well)
A few effects (not a exhaustive list)
Behavioral problems, Developmental delays, Brain and nervous system damage, Learning disorders, Loss of self-control, and shortened attention span
Gotta keep the masses down somehow