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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
Peer reviewedGray, Jenny; Bentovim, Arnon – Child Abuse & Neglect: The International Journal, 1996
This study reviewed the case records of 41 British children with illnesses induced by a parent, almost always the mother. Four patterns emerged: (1) failure-to-thrive through withholding of food; (2) allegation of allergy and withholding of food; (3) allegation and fabrication of medical symptoms; and (4) active interference by poisoning or…
Descriptors: Allergy, Case Studies, Child Abuse, Clinical Diagnosis
Kaltenbach, Charles – 1975
Analysis of morbidity, mortality, and demographic data on Navajo people was undertaken to identify leading health problems in the Navajo area and to suggest intervention activities. Comparisons with total U.S. population were made to provide perspective. Data on Navajo mortality showed: a ratio of male to female deaths of 2:1, more than 50 percent…
Descriptors: Alcoholism, American Indian Reservations, American Indians, Behavior
