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Prenatal Pesticide Exposures Linked To Attention Disorders In Preschool Children
August 19, 2010 by NewsBot
Exposure to organophosphate (OP) pesticides before birth can increase susceptibility to attention disorders such as attention deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD), according to new research published in the journal Environmental Health Perspectives (EHP). The new study is part of a growing body of research indicating that exposure to OP pesticides can adversely affect brain development...


