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Peer reviewedMarlowe, Mike; And Others – Journal of Special Education, 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
