Cognitive impairment in an adult Mexican population non-occupationally exposed to manganese
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2009
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Elsevier
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The main finding of this study is the presence of attention impairments associated with high levels of air Manganese (Mn) exposure. These results confirm previous studies, in which cognitive impairment is reported for an exposed population. The study was carried out in a mining district located in Hidalgo State, Mexico, with 288 adult participants. Air and blood Mn concentrations were determined, and neuropsychological tests were administered to explore cognitive functions and depression.
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MANGANESE, NEUROTOXICITY, AIR POLLUTION, MEXICO, MINING, RISK ASSESSMENT, AIR POLLUTION, AIR QUALITY, NORTH AND CENTRAL AMERICA, OCCUPATIONAL HEALTH, HEALTH HAZARDS
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IDRC Research Results / Résultats de recherches du CRDI
2000-2009 / Années 2000-2009
Environmental Pollution (includes SMEs and Mining) / Pollution de l’environnement (comprend les PME et l'industrie minière)
Latin America and the Caribbean / Amérique latine et Caraïbes
Research Results (Ecohealth) / Résultats de recherches (Écosanté)
2000-2009 / Années 2000-2009
Environmental Pollution (includes SMEs and Mining) / Pollution de l’environnement (comprend les PME et l'industrie minière)
Latin America and the Caribbean / Amérique latine et Caraïbes
Research Results (Ecohealth) / Résultats de recherches (Écosanté)