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Study links pesticides with ADHD in kids

May 17, 2010 By: bozobouffe Category: Uncategorized

New research suggests that exposure to high levels of organophosphate pesticides, commonly found on berries, celery and other produce, could raise the odds for attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) in children.

At this point, though, there is no evidence that pesticide exposure can actually cause ADHD, stated the authors of a paper appearing in the June issue of Pediatrics..

Read more here: Pesticides on Produce Tied to ADHD in Children

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