Co-exposure to toxic metals and phthalates in pregnant women and their children's mental health problems aged four years - Taiwan Maternal and Infant Cohort Study (TMICS)
Journal
Environment International
Journal Volume
173
Date Issued
2023-03
Author(s)
Abstract
Childhood and adolescent mental health problems may increase the global burden of disease. Neurotoxic metals are associated with inflammation and cytotoxicity in the brain. In addition, prenatal phthalate ester (PAE) exposure is associated with cognitive function deficits. However, the effect of co-exposure to toxic metals, PAEs, and their association with child behavior is less well studied. Hence, we aimed to investigate prenatal co-exposure to the metals and PAEs and the consequent behavioral outcomes in early childhood.
Subjects
Birth cohort; Co-exposure; Mental problem; Metal; Phthalate; Prenatal exposure
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Publisher
Elsevier Ltd
Type
journal article