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December 26, 19^0 The Lowe Brothers Company I42I4. East Third Street Dayton, Ohio Dear Mr* Peterman* Hnclosed you will find a summary of our findings on the examinations we made on you here* There Is nothing in them to cause you undue alarm, but It would be wise for you to follow the recommendations made as they are purely in the interest of your health. I think no special treatment is necessary if you carry out these recommendations If you have any questions about the information do not hesitate to write us as we will be glad to answer them* Sincerely yours. WFAjmw Enel. ym. F. Ashe, M,D. December 26 , 19I4.G Age* JjB Occupations Regular employe The Lowe Brothers Company, Dayton, Ohio. j In the Mixing Department of the Paint Plant for the past 17 years* General medical history with specific questioning as to symptoms of illness, occupational or otherwise, reveals the following: 1. Occasional headaches for the past I4. years* 2. Slibht dizziness and lightheadednesa In the morning for 2 years* "1Id degree of constipation. i U Low grade abdominal discomfort for the past 2 months. Ibysical examination reveals the following abnormalities 1. Temperature somewhat subnormal. 2. The teeth are decayed and there is pyorrhea. 3* There is a very slight curvature of fee spine which is of long standing and doss not produce any symptoms. Laboratory data (urine and blood analyses, and chest x-ray) were normal except for the following: 1. The amount of lead in the urine is abnormal, but not dangerously so. 2. The amount of lead in the blood is slightly increased. Conclusions and Recommendations Tills man is In fairly good health out has a few symptoms, signs and laboratory data which indicate that the amount of lead which he has absorbed from his work Is too high. fe suggest that he be more careful about the amount of lead containing dust which he breathes during his working hours and protects himself against eating small amounts of lead compounds by carefully HE 0013 2 N16563.01 -2- December 26, 19lj.O cleansing his hands before eating* His Intestinal symptoms will probably be diminished considerably by having his teeth repaired WPAjmw Robert A* Kehoe, Kr 001 3723