Air pollution is a risk factor for cardiovascular and respiratory morbidity and mortality. A
growing literature also links exposure to diverse air pollutants (eg, nanoparticles, particulate …

Background Exposure to ambient air pollution is widespread and may be detrimental to
human brain development and a potential risk factor for Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) …

The American Thoracic Society has previously published statements on what constitutes an
adverse effect on health of air pollution in 1985 and 2000. We set out to update and broaden …

Background Air pollution is a suspected developmental neurotoxicant. Many schools are
located in close proximity to busy roads, and traffic air pollution peaks when children are at …

Background Ambient air pollution has been associated with restricted fetal growth, which is
linked with adverse respiratory health in childhood. We assessed the effect of maternal …

Background: Widespread insecticide exposure might be a risk factor for neurodevelopment
of our children, but few studies examined the mixture effect of maternal coexposure to …

In the past decade, the number of epidemiological publications addressing environmental
chemical exposures and autism has grown tremendously. These studies are important …

Background Higher prenatal ambient air pollution exposure has been associated with
impaired neurodevelopment in preschoolers and school-aged children. The purpose of this …

Background: Few studies have investigated traffic-related air pollution as a risk factor for
respiratory infections during early childhood. Objectives: We aimed to investigate the …

Background Brain growth and structural organization occurs in stages beginning prenatally.
Toxicants may impact neurodevelopment differently dependent upon exposure timing and …