Baker E L, Feldman R G, White R F, Harley J P
Acta Psychiatr Scand Suppl. 1983;303:38-48. doi: 10.1111/j.1600-0447.1983.tb00940.x.
In a prospective study of lead neurotoxicity, exposed foundry workers and referents were evaluated using a comprehensive set of neurobehavioral tests. Other performance indexes were used including a questionnaire, physical examination, and nerve conduction testing. Results show increased rates of depression, confusion, anger, fatigue and tension among workers with blood levels over 40 mcg/dl. Other aspects of neurobehavioral function, including verbal concept formation, memory, and visual/motor performance were also impaired. In view of the large number of individuals exposed to lead in their work, specific inquiries should be made of individuals with affectual complaints to clarify the nature of their work and workplace exposure to lead.
在一项关于铅神经毒性的前瞻性研究中，对接触铅的铸造工人及对照人群使用一套全面的神经行为测试进行了评估。还采用了其他性能指标，包括问卷调查、体格检查和神经传导测试。结果显示，血铅水平超过40微克/分升的工人中，抑郁、困惑、愤怒、疲劳和紧张的发生率增加。神经行为功能的其他方面，包括言语概念形成、记忆以及视觉/运动表现也受到了损害。鉴于大量个体在工作中接触铅，对于有情感问题主诉的个体应进行具体询问，以明确其工作性质及工作场所铅暴露情况。
