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Pesticides and Brain Development in Children
Children, particularly infants and toddlers, are uniquely vulnerable to toxins. While in utero or as infants, their internal systems are less capable than adults of processing pesticides and other toxins. As toddlers, they spend time crawling or otherwise wrastling on the floor, putting pretty much anything that fits into their mouths, and playing in the dirt (indeed, that can be great for their immune systems!). However, this constant exploration of the world requires that we, as caregivers, be particularly diligent about limiting their exposure to harmful chemicals.
Preliminary studies published in the Journal of Pediatrics in May, 2010 showed that higher than average exposure to common agricultural pesticides is correlated with a significant increase (55% to 100%) in the incidence of Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD). This research is consistent with (more…)
