Exposure to chemical BPA before birth linked to behavioral, emotional difficulties in girls
Monday, October 24, 2011 - 03:31
in Psychology & Sociology
Exposure in the womb to bisphenol A (BPA) a chemical used to make plastic containers and other consumer goods is associated with behavior and emotional problems in young girls, according to a study led by researchers at Harvard School of Public Health (HSPH), Cincinnati Children's Hospital and Medical Center, and Simon Fraser University in Vancouver, British Columbia.