The effects of manganese exposure from drinking water on school-age children: A systematic review

Neurotoxicology
P U Iyare

Abstract

The aim of this study was to analyse the published literature on the potential effects of manganese exposure from drinking water on school-age children, with emphasis on cognitive, and neurodevelopment and behavioural effects. A systematic review of up-to-date scientific evidence published from 2006 to 2017 was conducted using Science Direct. A further search was carried out using PubMed and Web of Science. A total of 21 studies were reviewed and categorised into 12 cognitive and 9 neurodevelopment and behavioural effects. The most utilised cognitive test was the Wechsler Intelligence Scale for Children (WISC) or some subtests from it. 10 of the 12 studies on cognitive effects reported an adverse effect of manganese exposure from drinking water on children. 3 out of the 9 studies on neurodevelopment and behavioural effects reported that manganese exposure from drinking water was associated with poorer neurobehavioural performances in school children. 4 others implied the presence of some sex-specific associations with manganese exposure. 1 study suggested that children suffering from attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) may be more susceptible to manganese exposure. Another study suggested that manganese was a benefi...Continue Reading

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Dec 16, 2019·Biological Trace Element Research·Zhao-Cong LiYue-Ming Jiang
Jan 16, 2021·Journal of Trace Elements in Medicine and Biology : Organ of the Society for Minerals and Trace Elements (GMS)·Erika J MitchellRichard Ortega
Apr 21, 2021·Environmental Science and Pollution Research International·Md Aminur RahmanMd Rashidul Islam
Aug 22, 2021·Environmental Research·Viviana RamírezAna Rivas

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