| Article ID | Journal | Published Year | Pages | File Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10096176 | American Journal of Preventive Medicine | 2005 | 24 Pages |
Abstract
This analysis aggregates results from three major prospective epidemiology studies to quantify the association between prenatal MeHg exposure and cognitive development as measured by intelligence quotient (IQ). It finds that prenatal MeHg exposure sufficient to increase the concentration of mercury in maternal hair at parturition by 1 μg/g decreases IQ by 0.7 points. This paper identifies important sources of uncertainty influencing this estimate, concluding that the plausible range of values for this loss is 0 to 1.5 IQ points.
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Authors
Joshua T. PhD, David C. PhD, Bennett A. MD,