Exposure of pregnant women and their children to pyrethroid insecticides in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil

• Main Authors: Amanda Friaes Martins (Author), Aline Souza Espindola Santos (Author), Josino Costa Moreira (Author), Volney de Magalhaes Câmara (Author), Carmen Ildes Rodrigues Froes Asmus (Author), Ana Cristina Simoes Rosa (Author), Paolo Vineis (Author), Armando Meyer (Author)
• Format: Book
• Published: Frontiers Media S.A., 2023-12-01T00:00:00Z.
• Subjects: article
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BackgroundPyrethroids are commonly used insecticides in Brazil. Gestational and early childhood exposure to pyrethroids has been linked to adverse health effects, including neurodevelopmental delays, behavioral issues, and endocrine disruption. This study evaluated the exposure of pregnant women and...