Urinary metabolites of organophosphate and pyrethroid pesticides and behavioral problems in Canadian children.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Exposure to organophosphate pesticides has been associated with neurobehavioral deficits in children, although data on low levels of exposure experienced by the general population are sparse. Pyrethroids are insecticides rapidly gaining popularity, and epidemiological evidence on their potential effects is lacking.

Objective

We examined the association between exposure to organophosphate and pyrethroid pesticides, indicated by urinary metabolites, and parentally reported behavioral problems in children.

Methods

We used data on children 6-11 years of age from the Canadian Health Measures Survey (2007-2009). We used logistic regressions to estimate odds ratios (ORs) for high scores on the Strengths and Difficulties Questionnaire (SDQ), which may indicate beha

SUBMITTER: Oulhote Y 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC3855516 | biostudies-literature | 2013 Nov-Dec

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature