Subclinical Neuropathy in Lead Workers

Abstract

Evidence is presented for a minimal defect of peripheral nerve function in a group of lead accumulator. workers without clinical evidence of a neurological lesion. Of the 19 men examined, 13 had blood levels above 80 μg./100 ml. and seven had haemoglobin levels below 12 g./lOO ml., showing that considerable exposure to lead was occurring. © 1970, British Medical Journal Publishing Group. All rights reserved.