| Literature DB >> 14979104 |
C Giorgianni1, M Faranda, R Brecciaroli, G Beninato, G Saffioti, G Muraca, P Congia, R Catanoso, G Agostani, C Abbate.
Abstract
In order to evaluate the relationship between exposure to aluminum and cognitive functions, a group of 50 aluminum welders underwent to the following neuropsychological tests: Wechsler Memory Scale, Color-Word Test and Raven Progressives Matrices test. The results of the tests showed a reduction of memory, of concentration and a slight reduction of attention. The authors conclude that aluminum exposure leads cognitive changes.Entities:
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Year: 2003 PMID: 14979104
Source DB: PubMed Journal: G Ital Med Lav Ergon ISSN: 1592-7830