Sex-specific associations of a ferroalloy metal mixture with motor function in Italian adolescents.

Alexa Friedman Samantha Schildroth Victoria Fruh Maxine H Krengel Yorghos Tripodis Donatella Placidi Roberta F White Roberto G LucchiniDonald R SmithRobert O WrightMegan K Horton Birgit Claus Henn

Published in: Environmental epidemiology (Philadelphia, Pa.) (2024)

Results suggest that males may be more susceptible to the adverse effects of metal exposure on motor function during adolescence than females. Future studies, particularly prospective study designs, are warranted to further understand the associations of metal mixtures with motor function.

Keyphrases

physical activity
depressive symptoms
ionic liquid
emergency department
case control
drug induced