Source: Reuters
Exposure to even moderate amounts of certain pesticides during pregnancy may affect infants’ birth size, a new study suggests.
Researchers found that among nearly 500 newborns whose umbilical cord blood was tested for pesticide residues, those with higher levels tended to be smaller at birth.
The chemicals in question include DDT and three other organochlorines — an older group of pesticides that are now banned or restricted in the U.S. and other developed countries, after research linked them to cancer and other potential health risks.
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