Clustering of multiple sclerosis in Galion, Ohio, 1982-1985

Epidemiologic evidence indicates that the outbreak of 30-40 cases of multiple sclerosis and other demyelinating syndromes in Galion, Ohio, USA, during 1982-1985 was related to an excess concentration of heavy-metal wastes, especially of cadmium and chromium in sewage and river water. Both multiple s...

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Veröffentlicht in:	The American journal of forensic medicine and pathology 1989-09, Vol.10 (3), p.213-215
1. Verfasser:	Ingalls, T H
Format:	Artikel
Sprache:	eng
Schlagworte:	560300 - Chemicals Metabolism & Toxicology Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis - chemically induced Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis - epidemiology ANIMALS CADMIUM Cadmium - analysis Cadmium Poisoning CHROMIUM Chromium - analysis Chromium - poisoning Copper - analysis Copper - poisoning Disease Outbreaks DISEASES ELEMENTS EPIDEMIOLOGY FEDERAL REGION V FRESH WATER Humans HYDROGEN COMPOUNDS MAMMALS MAN MANAGEMENT METALS Metals - analysis Metals - poisoning Multiple Sclerosis - chemically induced Multiple Sclerosis - epidemiology Myasthenia Gravis - chemically induced Myasthenia Gravis - epidemiology NERVOUS SYSTEM DISEASES NORTH AMERICA OHIO OXYGEN COMPOUNDS POLLUTION PRIMATES RADIATION, THERMAL, AND OTHER ENVIRON. POLLUTANT EFFECTS ON LIVING ORGS. AND BIOL. MAT TOXICITY TRANSITION ELEMENTS USA VERTEBRATES WASTE DISPOSAL WASTE MANAGEMENT WATER Water Pollutants - poisoning Water Pollutants, Chemical - analysis Water Pollutants, Chemical - poisoning WATER POLLUTION
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Zusammenfassung:	Epidemiologic evidence indicates that the outbreak of 30-40 cases of multiple sclerosis and other demyelinating syndromes in Galion, Ohio, USA, during 1982-1985 was related to an excess concentration of heavy-metal wastes, especially of cadmium and chromium in sewage and river water. Both multiple sclerosis and myasthenia gravis were diagnosed by board-certified neurologists.
ISSN:	0195-7910 1533-404X
DOI:	10.1097/00000433-198909000-00008