B216 - The effect of early childhood exposure to lead on neurodevelopment and behaviour of school age children - 01/02/2005
B number:
B216
Principal applicant name:
Dr Kanakalatha Chandramouli (North Bristol NHS Trust, Bristol)
Co-applicants:
Dr Matthew Ellis (University of Bristol, UK), Dr Jon Heron (University of Bristol, UK)
Title of project:
The effect of early childhood exposure to lead on neurodevelopment and behaviour of school age children.
Proposal summary:
1) To examine whether or not an association exists between early (age 2 to 3 years) high exposure to lead as indicated by top percentile blood levels (full range at this age 0.5-30) and IQ, attention and behaviour at 8 years of age amongst the "Children in Focus" cohort group from the ALSPAC (Avon Longitudinal Study of Parents and Children) - Children of the 90s database.
2) To examine whether or not there is any association between lead level and IQ, attention and behaviour at 8 years of age and levels of early exposure below the current level of concern.
Date proposal received:
Tuesday, 1 February, 2005
Date proposal approved:
Tuesday, 1 February, 2005
Keywords:
Autism, Environmental Exposure, Motor Co-ordination, Neurology, Vision
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