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Impairments of Memory and Learning in Older Adults Exposed to Polychlorinated Biphenyls via Consumption of Great Lakes Fish.
- Source :
- Environmental Health Perspectives; Jun2001, Vol. 109 Issue 6, p605, 7p, 5 Charts
- Publication Year :
- 2001
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Abstract
- Evaluates the impact of polychlorinated biphenyls (PCB) and other fish-borne contaminants on intellectual functioning in older adults in Michigan. Elevation of markers of PCB, dichlorodiphenyl and dichloroethene in fish eaters; Association of exposure to lower scores on several measures of memory and learning; Lack of impact of exposure on visual and spatial functions.
Details
- Language :
- English
- ISSN :
- 00916765
- Volume :
- 109
- Issue :
- 6
- Database :
- Complementary Index
- Journal :
- Environmental Health Perspectives
- Publication Type :
- Academic Journal
- Accession number :
- 4987237
- Full Text :
- https://doi.org/10.1289/ehp.01109605