The Chornobyl accident and cognitive functioning: a follow-up study of infant evacuees at age 19 years
Title: The Chornobyl accident and cognitive functioning: a follow-up study of infant evacuees at age 19 years
Author: Taormina DP, Rozenblatt S, Guey LT, Gluzman SF, Carlson GA, Havenaar JM, Zakhozha V, Kotov R, Bromet EJ.
Reference: Psychol Med. 2008 Apr;38(4):489-97
doi: 10.1017/S0033291707002462
Keywords: Chornobyl, disaster,neuropsychology,radiation, Ukraine, young adults
Abstract: The cognitive and academic outcomes of infants exposed to radiation after the meltdown at Chornobyl have been intensely debated. Western-based investigations indicate that no adverse effects occurred, but local studies reported increased cognitive impairments in exposed compared with non-exposed children. Our initial study found that at age 11 years, school grades and neuropsychological performance were similar in 300 children evacuated to Kiev as infants or in utero compared with 300 classmate controls, yet more evacuee mothers believed that their children had memory problems. This study re-examined the children’s performance and academic achievement at age 19 years.
URL: http://journals.cambridge.org/action/displayAbstract?fromPage=online&aid=1775156
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