Perfluorochemicals linked with impulsivity, ADHD

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Perfluorochemicals linked with impulsivity.

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By Charlie Schmidt Chemical & Engineering News 30 June 2011

Industrial Pollutants: Scientists find that high blood levels correlate

with a core feature of attention deficit hyperactivity disorder

Children's exposure to a growing list of industrial chemicals, including

certain pesticides and phthalates, has been linked to development of

attention deficit hyperactivity disorder. Now evidence suggests that

perfluorinated chemicals boost ADHD risks by making children prone to

impulsive behavior.

A study published in December found tantalizing links between blood PFC

levels and diagnoses of ADHD. Gump, a psychologist at Syracuse

University, wanted to go one step further.

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