Research article summary (published 30 May 1997):

Results of blood lead screening in children referred for behavioral disorders.

Full Abstract

This study reviews findings from blood lead level screening in children referred to an Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder clinic. Results obtained from 102 children revealed a sample mean blood lead level of 2.29 micrograms/dL and one patient with a mildly elevated blood lead level. Comparing these findings to results of national studies suggests that these children are not at higher risk for elevated lead levels than is the average child living in a similar setting.

Author information

Author/s: Eppright, T D (TD); Vogel, S J (SJ); Horwitz, E (E); Tevendale, H D (HD);

Affiliation: University of Missouri-Columbia, Department of Psychiatry/Neurology, USA.

Journal and publication information

Publication Type: Comparative Study; Journal Article

Journal: Missouri medicine (Mo Med), published in UNITED STATES. (Language: eng)

Reference: 1997-Jun; vol 94 (issue 6) : pp 295-7

Dates: Created 1997/07/24; Completed 1997/07/24; Revised 2006/11/15;

PMID: 9193134, status: MEDLINE (last retrieval date: 2/18/2009, IMS Date: 18 Feb 2009 00:00:00)

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Adolescent Attention Deficit Disorder with Hyperactivity - blood Child Child, Preschool Environmental Exposure - adverse effects Female Humans

Humans Lead - blood Male Mass Screening - methods Missouri Retrospective Studies Risk Factors

Associated Chemicals: Lead (7439-92-1)

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