Organophosphate Pesticide Exposure and Neurodevelopment in Young Mexican-American Children

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Authors

Brenda Eskenazi · Center for Environmental Health

Amy R. Marks · Center for Environmental Health

Asa Bradman · Center for Environmental Health

Kim G. Harley · Center for Environmental Health

Dana Boyd Barr · Centers for Disease Control and Prevention

Caroline Johnson · Center for Environmental Health

Norma Morga

Abstract

We report adverse associations of prenatal DAPs with mental development and pervasive developmental problems at 24 months of age. Results should be interpreted with caution given the observed positive relationship with postnatal DAPs.

Topics & Keywords

Pesticide Exposure and Toxicity Pregnancy and Medication Impact Heavy Metal Exposure and Toxicity

UN Sustainable Development Goals

Zero hunger

Publication Details

Published in: Environmental Health Perspectives

Volume 115, Issue 5, pp. 792-798

DOI: 10.1289/ehp.9828

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