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. 1970 Apr 11;2(5701):80–82. doi: 10.1136/bmj.2.5701.80

Subclinical Neuropathy in Lead Workers

M J Catton, M J G Harrison, Pamela M Fullerton, G Kazantzis
PMCID: PMC1699947  PMID: 4315996

Abstract

Evidence is presented for a minimal defect of peripheral nerve function in a group of lead accumulator workers without clinical evidence of a neurological lesion. Of the 19 men examined, 13 had blood levels above 80 μg./100 ml. and seven had haemoglobin levels below 12 g./100 ml., showing that considerable exposure to lead was occurring.

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