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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 reviewedMarlowe, Mike – Journal of Special Education, 1986
The article summarizes research on relationships between low (below metal poisoning) metal exposure and childhood behavior disorders. Symptoms, assessment techniques (hair analysis), and environmental and dietary factors that may increase the risk of metal pollutant exposure are described. School programs emphasizing education and the role of…
Descriptors: Air Pollution, Behavior Disorders, Dietetics, Health Education
