Cognitive Deficits and Behavior Problems in Children with Prenatal PBDE Exposure

... (6) Recent studies indicate that prenatal exposure to PBDEs may have developmental effects, such as lower attention, adverse birth outcomes, lower scores tests of mental and physical development, and hyperactive behavior. (7)(8)(9)(10)(11) PFCs, used to repel dirt, water and oils, have been used extensively since the 1950s in consumer products. (12)(13)(14)(15) In a representative sample of the US population, Calafat et al detected perfluorooctanoic acid (PFOA) and perfluorooctane sulfonic acid (PFOS), the most studied PFCs, in 98% of subjects. ...