“After reviewing evidence for brain and nervous system effects of more than 10 different chemical groups from studies of early life exposures and child development, the group—dubbed Project TENDR—called out “prime examples” of neurotoxic chemicals in its statement. The examples went beyond the usual suspects lead, mercury, and polychlorinated biphenyls (PCBs) to also include organophosphate pesticides, polybrominated diphenyl ether (PBDE) flame retardants, and combustion-related air pollutants.”
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