Neurobehavioural testing in workers occupationally exposed to lead.
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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.
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ورودعنوان ژورنال:
- Occupational and environmental medicine
دوره 60 2 شماره
صفحات -
تاریخ انتشار 2002