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Blood lead levels were measured repeatedly, and cognitive tests were given at baseline, 6 months, and 36 months follow-up.<\/jats:p>\n               <jats:p>Results. By 6 months after randomization, blood lead levels had fallen by similar amounts in both chelated and placebo children, despite the immediate drops in the chelated group; there was no association between change in blood lead level and change in cognitive test score. Blood lead levels continued to fall. At 36 months follow-up, in the placebo group only, cognitive test scores had increased 4.0 points per 10 \u03bcg\/dL fall in blood lead level from baseline to 36 months follow-up and 5.1 points from 6 to 36 months.<\/jats:p>\n               <jats:p>Conclusions. 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