The effects of low to moderate lead levels on neurobehavioral functioning in children: Toward a conceptual model

Holly A. Ruff; Polly E. Bijur

The effects of low to moderate lead levels on neurobehavioral functioning in children: Toward a conceptual model

Holly A. Ruff, Polly E. Bijur

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Abstract

The purpose of this article is to present a working model of the way in which low to moderate levels of lead toxicity may affect the neurological and behavioral functioning of young children. The model is used to organize representative data on the subject, to evaluate the state of the field, and to suggest directions for future research.

Original language	English (US)
Pages (from-to)	103-109
Number of pages	7
Journal	Journal of Developmental and Behavioral Pediatrics
Volume	10
Issue number	2
State	Published - Apr 1989

Keywords

Cognition
Function
Lead intoxication
Neurobehavioral

ASJC Scopus subject areas

Pediatrics, Perinatology, and Child Health
Developmental and Educational Psychology
Psychiatry and Mental health

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