Neurobehavioral function and low-level exposure to brominated flame retardants in adolescents: a cross-sectional study

• Main Authors: Kiciński Michał (Author), Viaene Mineke K (Author), Den Hond Elly (Author), Schoeters Greet (Author), Covaci Adrian (Author), Dirtu Alin C (Author), Nelen Vera (Author), Bruckers Liesbeth (Author), Croes Kim (Author), Sioen Isabelle (Author), Baeyens Willy (Author), Van Larebeke Nicolas (Author), Nawrot Tim S (Author)
• Format: Book
• Published: BMC, 2012-11-01T00:00:00Z.
• Subjects: article
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<p>Abstract</p> <p>Background</p> <p>Animal and in vitro studies demonstrated a neurotoxic potential of brominated flame retardants, a group of chemicals used in many household and commercial products to prevent fire. Although the first reports of detrimental neurobehav...