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ADD/ADHD, hyperactivity

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References:
  • Braun, JM et al. Exposures to environmental toxicants and attention deficit hyperactivity disorder in U.S. children. Environ Health Perspect. 2006 Dec;114(12):1904-9
  • Garry V.F., et al. Birth Defects, Season of Conception, and Sex of Children Born to Pesticide Applicators Living in the Red River Valley of Minnesota, USA. Environ Health Perspect 2002;110(suppl3):441-449.
  • Hardell, L. et al. Is DDT exposure during fetal period and breast-feeding associated with neurological impairment? Environ Res 2002; 88(3):141-4.
  • Kuriyama, SN. et al. Developmental Exposure to Low Dose PBDE-99: Effects on Male Fertility and Neurobehavior in Rat Offspring. Environ Health Perspect 2005;113(2):149-154.
  • Rauh, VA et al. Impact of prenatal chlorpyrifos exposure on neurodevelopment in the first 3 years of life among inner-city children. Pediatrics. 2006 Dec;118(6):e1845-59.
  • Schettler, T. Developmental disabilitiesimpairment of childrens brain development and function: the role of environmental factors. Peer-reviewed report for Collaborative on Health and the Environment. Website: http://www.protectingourhealth.org/newscienc
  • Schettler, T. et al. In Harm's Way: Toxic Threats to Child Development. A Report by the Greater Boston Physicians for Social Responsibility. January, 2001.
  • Trask C.L. and Kosofsky B.E. Developmental Considerations of Neurotoxic Exposures. Neurologic Clinics 2000; 18(3):541-562.
  • Viberg, H. et al. Investigations of Strain and/or Gender Differences in Developmental Neurotoxic Effects of Polybrominated Diphenyl Ethers in Mice. Toxicol Sci. 2004;81(2):344-353.

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