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Said Yousef1, Abdu Adem, Taoufik Zoubeidi
1Department of Psychiatry, Faculty of Medicine and Health Sciences, UAE University, Al Ain, UAE.
Abstract:
No systematic studies have been carried out on the effects of toxic metals on childhood behavior in the Gulf Region including the UAE. The relationship between blood levels of heavy metals and Attention Deficit Hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) were explored in school-aged children of UAE and it was found that increased blood concentrations of lead (Pb), manganese (Mn) and zinc (Zn) were significantly associated with ADHD. The findings suggest that monitoring for exposure to heavy metal levels and education on potential child health hazards related to them are indicated.
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