Developmental PBDE Exposure and IQ/ADHD in Childhood: A Systematic Review and Meta-analysis.

ABSTRACT:

Background

In the United States, one in six children are affected by neurodevelopmental disorders, and polybrominated diphenyl ethers (PBDEs) in flame-retardant chemicals are measured ubiquitously in children.

Objective

We conducted a systematic a systematic review regarding developmental exposure to PBDEs and intelligence or Attention Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD) and attention-related behavioral conditions in humans.

Methods

We searched articles published up to 26 September 2016, and included original studies that quantified exposures to PBDEs incurred any time in proximity to conception or during in utero, perinatal, or childhood time periods. We evaluated the risk of bias of individual studies and the overall quality and strength of the evidence acc

SUBMITTER: Lam J 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC5783655 | biostudies-literature | 2017 Aug

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature