Memory performance of chemical workers exposed to polybrominated biphenyls

Science. 1981 Jun 19;212(4501):1413-5. doi: 10.1126/science.6262920.

Abstract

Twenty-five chemical workers who manufactured polybrominated biphenyls (PBB's) were given objective tests of learning and memory. Although this group had high concentrations of PBB's in adipose tissue, mean scores on all memory tests were normal. The PBB concentration was not correlated with memory performance; the most contaminated workers showed no evidence of memory dysfunction.

MeSH terms

  • Adult
  • Biphenyl Compounds / adverse effects*
  • Humans
  • Learning / drug effects*
  • Memory / drug effects*
  • Polybrominated Biphenyls / adverse effects*
  • Psychological Tests

Substances

  • Biphenyl Compounds
  • Polybrominated Biphenyls