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Impairments of Memory and Learning in Older Adults Exposed to Polychlorinated Biphenyls via Consumption of Great Lakes Fish.

Authors :
Schantz, Susan L.
Gasior, Donna M.
Polverejan, Elena
McCaffrey, Robert J.
Sweeney, Anne M.
Humphrey, Harold E.B.
Gardiner, Joseph C.
Source :
Environmental Health Perspectives; Jun2001, Vol. 109 Issue 6, p605, 7p, 5 Charts
Publication Year :
2001

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