Cumulative Lead Exposure Linked To Increased Alzheimer’s and Dementia Risk, U-M Study Finds

A new University of Michigan study finds that nearly 1 in 5 new dementia cases in the U.S. each year may be linked to cumulative lead exposure. Published in Alzheimer’s & Dementia, the research shows that lifetime lead buildup can raise the risk of Alzheimer’s disease and other dementias, underscoring the lasting impact of past environmental policies on brain health.