Publications by authors named "Patrick Ntantu Nkinsa"
Article Synopsis
- Pyrethroid insecticides, commonly used in homes and agriculture, may harm human brain development based on preliminary studies linking them to neurobehavioral issues in children.
- The objective of this study was to investigate the relationship between urinary pyrethroid metabolite levels and neurodevelopmental outcomes in preschool-aged children, while considering potential differences between boys and girls.
- Data was collected from 179 children in Canada, utilizing urine samples to measure pyrethroid metabolites and various neurodevelopmental assessments to explore these associations.
Background: Organophosphate pesticides are widely used in agriculture and for other purposes, leading to ubiquitous exposure in human populations. Some studies reported cognitive deficits in children exposed prenatally to organophosphate pesticides, but findings from recent studies were inconsistent. Furthermore, recent biomonitoring studies suggest exposure levels have decreased.
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