Neurobehavioural testing in workers occupationally exposed to lead: systematic review and meta-analysis of publications

M Goodman; N LaVerda; C Clarke; E D Foster; J Iannuzzi; J Mandel

doi:10.1136/oem.59.4.217

Neurobehavioural testing in workers occupationally exposed to lead: systematic review and meta-analysis of publications

Occup Environ Med. 2002 Apr;59(4):217-23. doi: 10.1136/oem.59.4.217.

Authors

M Goodman¹, N LaVerda, C Clarke, E D Foster, J Iannuzzi, J Mandel

Affiliation

¹ Exponent Health Group, Alexandria, VA 22314, USA. mgoodman@exponent.com

Abstract

Although the toxic effects of lead on the central nervous system have been well described, the blood concentration at which lead begins to exert adverse effects remains the focus of debate. A meta-analysis of occupational studies was conducted evaluating the association between neurobehavioural testing results and moderate blood lead concentrations.

Publication types

Meta-Analysis
Review
Systematic Review

MeSH terms

Humans
Lead / blood*
Lead Poisoning, Nervous System, Adult / blood
Lead Poisoning, Nervous System, Adult / diagnosis*
Neurologic Examination / methods
Neurologic Examination / statistics & numerical data
Occupational Diseases / blood
Occupational Diseases / diagnosis*
Occupational Exposure / adverse effects*

Substances

Lead