A new study reveals exposure to certain chemicals commonly found in cosmetics and processed foods increases a child's risk for developing ADHD-like behaviors.
In fact, UPI reports the study shows the risk shoots up by more than 30%.
The data showed for every two-fold rise in concentrations of chemicals called phthalates, a child is 34% more likely to shows signs of the neurobehavioral disorder.
The researchers said for every two-fold increase in urine concentrations of dichlorophenols, the risk grows by 15%.
Phthalates are often found in personal-care products, medical devices, detergents, packaging, children's toys, pharmaceuticals, food products, and clothing.
Dichlorophenols can be found in many food preservatives.
In fact, UPI reports the study shows the risk shoots up by more than 30%.
The data showed for every two-fold rise in concentrations of chemicals called phthalates, a child is 34% more likely to shows signs of the neurobehavioral disorder.
The researchers said for every two-fold increase in urine concentrations of dichlorophenols, the risk grows by 15%.
Phthalates are often found in personal-care products, medical devices, detergents, packaging, children's toys, pharmaceuticals, food products, and clothing.
Dichlorophenols can be found in many food preservatives.
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