Prenatal exposure to environmental contaminants and behavioural problems at age 7–8 years
Animal studies showed that the developing brain is particularly sensitive to chemical exposure. Human studies carried out in areas with high exposures have proven neurodevelopmental disorders in relation to e.g. lead and PCBs. Whether these chemicals are associated with behavioural problems in child...
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Format: | Article |
Language: | English |
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Elsevier
2013-09-01
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Series: | Environment International |
Online Access: | http://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S0160412013001323 |