BPA plastics linked to ADHD in boys
Is bisphenol A (BPA) a smoking gun in ADHD? Data from the 2003-2004 National Health and Nutrition Examination Survey (NHANES) suggest that exposure to BPA—a plastic commonly used in baby bottles, water bottles, and food storage containers—may be at least be a contributing factor. The data also confirm that boys are more susceptible than girls.
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