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Children exposed to higher levels of a type of pesticide found in trace amounts on commercially grown fruit and vegetables are more likely to have attention deficit hyperactivity disorder than children with less exposure, a nationwide study suggests.
Study: ADHD linked to pesticide exposure
Seeded on Mon May 17, 2010 3:43 PM EDT
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Wha? Who would think that chemical pesticides were bad for people??
/sarcasm
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#1 - Mon May 17, 2010 4:06 PM EDTWhile they found this correlation, it is difficult to rationalize a causal effect or dose related response as while organophosphate use has continually declined over the last couple of decade and residential uses ceased in 2000, ADHD rates have increased. While some of that may be attributed to more diagnosis, there isn't any indication that kids were bouncing off the walls back in the 60's and 70's when OP use was most common.
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