Research Links Pesticides With ADHD in Children

By The Associated Press, published May 17, 2010This is an article describing the recent finding that exposure to pesticides (organophosphates) has been correlated with the prevalence of ADHD. The level of exposure in the sample is relatively common among children in the US. As with any correlational study, it does not prove causation.http://www.nytimes.com/aponline/2010/05/17/health/AP-US-MED-Children-Pesticides.htmlYou can also view the abstract of the original journal article in the journal Pediatrics in May 2010 by following the link below.http://pediatrics.aappublications.org/cgi/content/abstract/peds.2009-3058v1