Language and speech behaviors of children with undue lead absorption: a review of the literature.
This article reviews the effects of chronic undue or low lead absorption on the speech and language behavior of children. While the effects of high-level lead poisoning have been documented, the effects of chronic low-lead absorption remain controversial. It is concluded that the evidence supports the presence of speech and language problems in some low-lead level children. The severity, duration, and specific nature of the problems, however, are not clear. Pertinent research issues are addressed.
D002648:Child; D002675:Child, Preschool; D004305:Dose-Response Relationship, Drug; D006801:Humans; D007805:Language Development Disorders / Q000139:chemically induced*; D007806:Language Disorders / Q000139:chemically induced*; D007854:Lead / Q000097:blood; D007855:Lead Poisoning / Q000150:complications*; D013064:Speech Disorders / Q000139:chemically induced*; D014705:Verbal Behavior / Q000187:drug effects; D014706:Verbal Learning / Q000187:drug effects
D007854:Lead