Pesticides May Be Contributing To ADHD And Adversely Affecting Brain Development

Posted on August 20 2010 by NewsBot
A baby is more likely to suffer from ADHD (attention deficit/hyperactivity disorder) while it is still in the womb if the mother is exposed to organophosphate (OP) pesticides, according to a new study published in Environmental Health Perspectives. Over the last few years there has been increasing interest in determining whether OP pesticides might undermine brain development...

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