Common Pesticide Linked to “Remarkably Widespread” Brain Abnormalities in Children

Prenatal exposure to Chlorpyrifos in the womb disrupts brain development. Risks remain for children in farming communities. A recent study has identified a connection between prenatal exposure to the commonly used insecticide chlorpyrifos (CPF) and structural changes in the brain, along with reduced motor abilities, in children and adolescents living in New York City. This [...]

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