Open AccessNeurophysiological effects of lead exposure.
Author(s) -
Ingmar Rosén,
Karl Wildt,
Bo Gullberg,
Maths Berlin
Publication year - 1983
Publication title -
scandinavian journal of work, environment and health
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
SCImago Journal Rank - 1.621
H-Index - 103
eISSN - 1795-990X
pISSN - 0355-3140
DOI - 10.5271/sjweh.2399
Subject(s) - neurophysiology , lead (geology) , sensory system , zinc protoporphyrin , nerve conduction velocity , medicine , lead exposure , audiology , anatomy , psychology , neuroscience , chemistry , biology , cats , paleontology , heme , biochemistry , enzyme
A series of neurophysiological variables was measured for men occupationally exposed to lead. The results were related to the degree of lead exposure and to the concentrations of lead and zinc protoporphyrin in blood. A small but significant correlation was observed between lead exposure and motor and sensory conduction velocities in the lower limbs, the conduction velocities of slow motor fibers in the upper limbs, and also sensory nerve action potentials. It is suggested that a neurophysiological examination should be considered in the surveillance of the health of lead workers.