Saturday, February 19, 2011

Common Household Insecticides Linked to Delayed Neurodevelopment

Common Household Insecticides Linked to Delayed Neurodevelopment
http://www.medscape.com/viewarticle/737598?src=mpnews&spon=12

Effects on IQ Appear to Be Similar to Lead Exposure

"Prenatal exposure to piperonyl butoxide (PBO), a chemical commonly added to pyrethroid insecticides used in the home, can lead to delayed neurodevelopment in children, new research suggests."

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