Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder and Environmental Toxic Metal   Exposure in the United Arab Emirates

Yousef Said; Adem Abdu; Zoubeidi Taoufik; Kosanovic Melita; Mabrouk Abdel Azim; Eapen Valsamma<sup>*</sup>

doi:10.1093/tropej/fmq121

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Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder and Environmental Toxic Metal Exposure in the United Arab Emirates

作者：Yousef Said; Adem Abdu; Zoubeidi Taoufik; Kosanovic Melita; Mabrouk Abdel Azim; Eapen Valsamma^*

来源：Journal of Tropical Pediatrics, 2011, 57(6): 457-460.

DOI：10.1093/tropej/fmq121

摘要

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.