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Document ID (ISN)20519
CIS number 74-484
ISSN - Serial title 0301-0597 - Československá neurologie a neurochirurgie
Year 1973
Convention or series no.
Author(s) Klimková-Deutschová E., Jandová D., Salcmanová Z., Schwartzová K., Titman O.
Title Recent data concerning the neurological picture of occupational styrene exposure
Original title Novější poznatky k neurologickému obrazu pracujících se styrenem [in Czech]
Bibliographic information Jan. 1973, Vol.36, No.1, p.20-25. Illus. 14 ref.
Abstract Results of clinical and encephalographic examinations carried out on 105 workers exposed to styrene and 52 controls. Highly significant differences were found in the incidence of pseudoneurotic symptoms, with signs of inhibition manifesting themselves as increasing tiredness and a tendency to drowsiness. However, the number of vegetative disorders and headaches did not increase significantly within 3 years. As regards the EEG, disorders of the basic rhythm, a disturbed encephalogram and an increase in sleep rhythms were recorded.
Descriptors (primary) neurological effects; styrene
Descriptors (secondary) diagnosis; electroencephalography; survey
Document type -
Subject(s) Toxic and dangerous substances
Broad subject area(s)
Browse category(ies) Aromatic hydrocarbons
Diseases of the nervous system