Adolescent endocrine disrupting chemical exposure and academic achievement.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Epidemiologic studies support associations of exposure to endocrine disrupting chemicals (EDCs), such as some phthalates, phenols, and parabens with a wide range of cognitive and behavioral traits. While many of these traits are associated with academic achievement, the relationship of EDC exposure specifically with academic achievement in adolescence has not yet been studied.

Objective

We assessed the association of urinary biomarker concentrations of EDCs with academic achievement in adolescents as well as the potential for psychosocial factors to modify associations.

Methods

We quantified urinary concentrations of select EDCs in 205 adolescent participants from the New Bedford Cohort (NBC), a prospective birth cohort of children born to mothers residing

SUBMITTER: Shoaff JR 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC10702334 | biostudies-literature | 2023 Oct

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature