Document ID (ISN) | 108030 |
CIS number |
08-643 |
ISSN - Serial title |
0271-3586 - American Journal of Industrial Medicine |
Year |
2007 |
Convention or series no. |
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Author(s) |
Stewart W.F., Schwartz B.S. |
Title |
Effects of lead on the adult brain: A 15-year exploration |
Bibliographic information |
2007, Vol.50, p.729-739. Illus. 46 ref. |
Abstract |
Three independent longitudinal studies were initiated to determine whether cumulative lead exposure was associated with persistent or progressive neurotoxic effects. The studies include former United States organolead manufacturing workers, current and former inorganic lead workers in Korea and Baltimore residents with environmental lead exposure. In each of these studies, blood lead was measured, as well as tibia and patella lead by X-ray fluorescence. Higher tibia lead was consistently associated with poorer measures of cognitive function. Longitudinal analysis of the Korean and organolead cohort indicate that the effect of lead is persistent. Moreover, MRI data on organolead workers indicates a possible progressive effect. Higher tibia lead was associated with lower brain volume. Findings suggest that a significant proportion of what is considered to be normal age-related cognitive decline may, in fact, be due to past exposure to neurotoxicants such as lead. |
Descriptors (primary) |
neurotoxic effects; USA; long-term exposure; lead; organolead compounds; lead and compounds |
Descriptors (secondary) |
Korea, Republic of; cognitive performance; X-ray fluorescence; long-term study; magnetic resonance imaging; statistical evaluation; cumulative properties; determination in blood; determination in bones; age-linked differences |
Document type |
D - Periodical articles |
Country / State or Province | USA |
Subject(s) |
Toxic and dangerous substances
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Broad subject area(s) |
Chemical safety
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Browse category(ies) |
Diseases of the nervous system Lead and compounds Inorganic substances
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