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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Main Authors: Isabelle Sioen, Elly Den Hond, Vera Nelen, Els Van de Mieroop, Kim Croes, Nik Van Larebeke, Tim S. Nawrot, Greet Schoeters
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Elsevier 2013-09-01
Series:Environment International
Online Access:http://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S0160412013001323