Polybrominated diphenyl ethers in relation to autism and developmental delay: a case-control study

• Main Authors: Pessah Isaac (Author), Krakowiak Paula (Author), Rose Melissa (Author), Fängström Britta (Author), Bergman Åke (Author), Hertz-Picciotto Irva (Author), Hansen Robin (Author), Bennett Deborah H (Author)
• Format: Book
• Published: BMC, 2011-01-01T00:00:00Z.
• Subjects: article
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<p>Abstract</p> <p>Background</p> <p>Polybrominated diphenyl ethers (PBDEs) are flame retardants used widely and in increasing amounts in the U.S. over the last few decades. PBDEs and their metabolites cross the placenta and studies in rodents demonstrate neurodevelopme...