Prenatal Airborne Polycyclic Aromatic Hydrocarbon Exposure and Child IQ at Age 5 Years
- Description
- The Columbia Center for Children's Environmental Health released a new study
today, published in the latest issue of Pediatrics. The article, "Prenatal
Airborne Polycyclic Aromatic Hydrocarbon Exposure and Child IQ at Age 5
Years," shows that prenatal exposure to environmental pollutants known as
polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbons (PAHs) can adversely affect a child's
intelligence quotient or IQ. PAHs are chemicals released into the air from
the burning of coal, diesel, oil and gas, or other organic substances such
as tobacco. They are widespread in urban environments and throughout the
world.
This is the first study to report an association between PAH exposure and
IQ, which is an important predictor of future academic performance.
Fortunately, airborne PAH concentrations can be reduced through currently
available controls, alternative energy sources and policy interventions.
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- National
- Focus area(s)
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- Children's Health and Environment
- Environmental Health
- Science-focused Work
- Women’s Health and Environment
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