ADHD
and Lead
Research
appearing in Archives of Environmental Health, (May/June, 1996;51(3):214-220) indicates that there may be a connection
between lead levels and ADD. Lead was measured in hair samples from 277 first
graders. The data was correlated with questionnaires from parents and teachers.
The researchers found a relationship between lead levels and negative ratings
from teachers. They also found that lead levels tended to be high in students
with doctor-diagnosed ADHD (Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder).