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Does Lead at Low Dose Affect Intelligence in Children?

Authors :
Needleman, Herbert L.
Bellinger, David
Source :
Pediatrics. Dec81, Vol. 68 Issue 6, p894. 3p.
Publication Year :
1981

Abstract

Examines the effect of lead on the intelligence of children. Details of the inferior performance of children with asymptomatic elevations of blood lead level; Physiological implications of lead reflected in cognitive and verbal results; Methodologic issues associated with lead exposure.

Subjects

Subjects :
*LEAD
*AGE & intelligence
*BLOOD circulation
*HEALTH
*PHYSIOLOGY

Details

Language :
English
ISSN :
00314005
Volume :
68
Issue :
6
Database :
Academic Search Index
Journal :
Pediatrics
Publication Type :
Academic Journal
Accession number :
4751977
Full Text :
https://doi.org/10.1542/peds.68.6.894
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