Sex-Dependent Impact of Low-Level Lead Exposure during Prenatal Period on Child Psychomotor Functions

Sex-Dependent Impact of Low-Level Lead Exposure during Prenatal Period on Child Psychomotor Functions

The impact of exposure to lead on child neurodevelopment has been well established. However, sex differences in vulnerability are still not fully explained. We aimed at evaluating the effect of a low-level lead exposure, as measured between 20 to 24 weeks of pregnancy and in cord blood, on developme...

Full description

Bibliographic Details
Main Authors: Kinga Polanska, Wojciech Hanke, Natalia Pawlas, Ewelina Wesolowska, Agnieszka Jankowska, Marta Jagodic, Darja Mazej, Jolanta Dominowska, Mariusz Grzesiak, Fiorino Mirabella, Flavia Chiarotti, Gemma Calamandrei
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: MDPI AG 2018-10-01
Series:International Journal of Environmental Research and Public Health
Subjects:
sex differences
cord blood lead level
prenatal exposure
neurodevelopment
cognitive
language and motor functions
Online Access:http://www.mdpi.com/1660-4601/15/10/2263

Internet

http://www.mdpi.com/1660-4601/15/10/2263

Similar Items