Sex difference of pre- and post-natal exposure to six developmental neurotoxicants on intellectual abilities: A systematic review and meta-analysis of human studies

Resource type: Publication Publication
  • Authors
    Goodman, Carly V.; Green, Rivka; DaCosta, Allya; Flora, David; Lanphear, Bruce; Till, Christine
  • Type
    Original research
  • Journal
    Environmental Health
  • Publication Date
    2023
  • Abstract

    Early life exposure to lead, mercury, polychlorinated biphenyls, polybromide diphenyl ethers, organophosphate pesticides, and phthalates have been associated with lowered IQ in children. In some studies, these neurotoxicants impact males and females differently. We aimed to examine the sex-specific effects of exposure to developmental neurotoxicants on intelligence in a systematic review and meta-analysis.

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