Link to AP Story on Link Between ADHD and Pesticides

A commenter noted that I failed to include a link to the story on the study which showed a link between ADHD and pesticides in a prior posting here at Jazz Ramblings.  Here is the link.

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A Strong Reason to Eat Organic

ADHD linked to kids' exposure to pesticides: study

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May 17, 2010

ASSOCIATED PRESS

A new analysis of U.S. health data links children's attention-deficit hyperactivity disorder with exposure to common pesticides used on fruits and vegetables.

While the study couldn't prove that pesticides contribute to learning problems, experts said it's persuasive.

In the body, pesticides break down into compounds that can be measured in urine. The study, published today in Pediatrics, found the compounds in the urine of 94 percent of the children.

Kids with higher levels had increased chances of having ADHD, the study said.