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ERIC Number: EJ261655
Record Type: CIJE
Publication Date: 1982
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Increased Lead Burdens and Trace-Mineral Status in Mentally Retarded Children.
Marlowe, Mike; And Others
Journal of Special Education, v16 n1 p87-99 Spr 1982
Hair trace mineral concentrations were compared to a group of 40 retarded children with a nonretarded control group of 27. The retarded group had significantly raised hair lead concentrations. There were also differences in the mean levels of six nutrient minerals. (Author)
Descriptors: Biochemistry, Etiology, Lead Poisoning, Mental Retardation, Nutrition
Publication Type: Journal Articles; Reports - Research
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Language: English
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Identifiers: Hair Mineral Levels