Correlation of blood lead level and intelligence quotient in children

Background Lead poisoning is a source of health problems in humans. A chronic complication oflead poisoning in children is permanent intellectual impairment. Objective To assess for a correlation of blood lead levels and intelligence quotient (IQ) in children. Methods A cross-sectional study was per...

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Main Authors: Lilian Gunawan, Nurhayati Masloman
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Indonesian Pediatric Society Publishing House 2014-06-01
Series:Paediatrica Indonesiana
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Online Access:https://paediatricaindonesiana.org/index.php/paediatrica-indonesiana/article/view/407