Prenatal Phthalate Exposure May Alter Children's Behavior and Cognitive Function
Thursday, January 28, 2010 - 00:35
in Psychology & Sociology
A study published January 28 in the peer-reviewed journal Environmental Health Perspectives suggests that women with higher exposure to phthalates during their pregnancy report more disruptive and problem behaviors in their children, using standardized measures. The study included 188 children whose mothers enrolled in Mount Sinai School of Medicine's New York Children's Environmental Health Study during their third trimester of pregnancy.