Occupational Exposure to Pesticides During Pregnancy and Neurobehavioral Development of Infants and Toddlers

200875 citationsJournal Article

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Alexis J. Handal · University of Michigan–Ann Arbor

Sioḃán D. Harlow · University of Michigan–Ann Arbor

Jaime Breilh · Universidad Andina Simón Bolívar

Betsy Lozoff · University of Michigan–Ann Arbor

Abstract

Maternal occupation in the cut-flower industry during pregnancy may be associated with delayed neurobehavioral development of children aged 3-23 months. Possible hazards associated with working in the flower industry during pregnancy include pesticide exposure, exhaustion, and job stress.

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Pesticide Exposure and Toxicity Heavy Metal Exposure and Toxicity Air Quality and Health Impacts

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Published in: Epidemiology

Volume 19, Issue 6, pp. 851-859

DOI: 10.1097/ede.0b013e318187cc5d

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