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High prevalence of parkinsonism after occupational exposure to lead-sulfate batteries.

Abstract
Seven of nine postal workers exposed to lead-sulfate batteries over a period of up to 30 years developed parkinsonian symptoms. One of the remaining two showed left-hand bradykinesia and one was not available for examination. The high prevalence and cause of parkinsonism in these patients remains unexplained. Lead intoxication may play a role in the occurrence of parkinsonian symptoms, but involvement of sulfate and other sulfur compounds must also be considered.
AuthorsW Kuhn, R Winkel, D Woitalla, S Meves, H Przuntek, T Müller
JournalNeurology (Neurology) Vol. 50 Issue 6 Pg. 1885-6 (Jun 1998) ISSN: 0028-3878 [Print] United States
PMID9633752 (Publication Type: Case Reports, Journal Article)
Chemical References
  • Antiparkinson Agents
  • Lead
  • lead sulfate
Topics
  • Antiparkinson Agents (therapeutic use)
  • Electronics
  • Humans
  • Lead (adverse effects)
  • Male
  • Middle Aged
  • Occupational Exposure
  • Parkinson Disease (drug therapy, epidemiology)
  • Postal Service
  • Prevalence

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