研究表明,在童年时期接触铅与晚年记忆问题风险较高相关联。 Exposure to lead in childhood linked to higher risk of memory issues in later life, studies show.

阿尔茨海默氏协会国际会议的研究表明,儿童接触空气中铅与老年人出现记忆问题的可能性提高20%有关。 Studies at the Alzheimer's Association International Conference suggest that childhood exposure to airborne lead is linked to a 20% higher chance of memory problems in older adults. 20世纪晚期铅接触的减少可能促使美国今天的痴呆症发病率降低。 Reduced lead exposure in the late 20th century may have contributed to lower dementia rates in the U.S. today. 排出铅的设施附近的生活设施也与记忆和认知测试分数较差有关,这凸显了即使在铅减排方面取得进展的情况下仍然存在的风险。 Living near facilities that release lead is also associated with poorer memory and cognitive test scores, highlighting ongoing risks even with progress in lead abatement.