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the cross-sectional relationship between blood lead levels
and a variety of measures of neuropsychological function in a large
cohort of elderly women /~/ This study
/ demonstrates that blood
lead levels as low as 8 micrograms/dl
were significantly associated with poorer
cognitive function as measured by certain neuropsychological
tests. Even a slight decrement in cognition would have a large
public health impact due to the large number of elderly at risk.
vMuldoon SB, Cauley JA, Kuller LH, Morrow L, Needleman
HL, Scott J, Hooper FJ Neuroepidemiology 1996;15(2):62-72Effects of blood
lead levels on cognitive function of older women.