Workers Exposed To Lead Show More Cognitive Problems Later In Life
Monday, January 12, 2009 - 22:35
in Psychology & Sociology
Both the developing brain and the aging brain can suffer from lead exposure. For older people, a buildup of lead from earlier exposure may be enough to result in greater cognitive problems after age 55, according to a follow-up study of adults exposed to lead at work.
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