Prenatal and early childhood bisphenol A concentrations and behavior in school-aged children.

ABSTRACT:

Introduction

Early life exposure to bisphenol A (BPA), an endocrine disrupting chemical used in some food and beverage containers, receipts, and dental sealants, has been associated with anxiety and hyperactivity in animal studies. A few human studies also show prenatal and childhood BPA exposure to be associated with behavior problems in children.

Methods

We measured BPA in urine from mothers during pregnancy and children at 5 years of age (N=292). Child behavior was assessed by mother and teacher report at age 7 years and direct assessment at age 9 years.

Results

Prenatal urinary BPA concentrations were associated with increased internalizing problems in boys, including anxiety and depression, at age 7. No associations were seen with prenatal BPA concentrations and

SUBMITTER: Harley KG 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC3805756 | biostudies-literature | 2013 Oct

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature