Neurobehavioural testing in workers occupationally exposed to lead: systematic review and meta-analysis of publications.
Although the toxic effects of lead on the central nervous system have been well described, the blood concentration at which lead begins to exert adverse effects remains the focus of debate. A meta-analysis of occupational studies was conducted evaluating the association between neurobehavioural testing results and moderate blood lead concentrations.
Goodman
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Exponent Health Group, Alexandria, VA 22314, USA. mgoodman@exponent.com
LaVerda
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Clarke
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Foster
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Iannuzzi
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Mandel
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D006801:Humans; D007854:Lead / Q000097:blood*; D020265:Lead Poisoning, Nervous System, Adult / Q000097:blood / Q000175:diagnosis*; D009460:Neurologic Examination / Q000379:methods / Q000706:statistics & numerical data; D009784:Occupational Diseases / Q000097:blood / Q000175:diagnosis*; D016273:Occupational Exposure / Q000009:adverse effects*
D007854:Lead