Lead encephalopathy: case reports.
Six cases of lead encephalopathy in Black children are described. There was a delay in the diagnosis of the first 4 cases, partly owing to a lack of awareness of the possibility of exposure to lead in this population. The importance of the safe disposal of industrial wastes is stressed.
D001927:Brain Diseases / Q000139:chemically induced* / Q000175:diagnosis; D002675:Child, Preschool; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D007220:Industrial Waste; D007223:Infant; D007855:Lead Poisoning / Q000150:complications* / Q000175:diagnosis / Q000209:etiology; D008297:Male; D012037:Refuse Disposal; D013019:South Africa
D007220:Industrial Waste