Several epidemiologic and toxicological studies have commonly viewed ambient fine
particulate matter (PM2. 5), defined as particles having an aerodynamic diameter of less …

Exposure to ambient air pollution is a well-established determinant of health and disease.
The Lancet Commission on pollution and health concludes that air pollution is the leading …

Recent extensive evidence indicates that air pollution, in addition to causing respiratory and
cardiovascular diseases, may also negatively affect the brain and contribute to central …

In common with the increase in environmental pollution in the past 10 years, there has also
been a recent increase in the prevalence of autism spectrum disorder (ASD). In this regard …

Climate change is a worldwide challenge. Its consequences do encompass severe threats
not only for the existence and somatic health, but also for the mental health of children and …

Despite the widely-known effects of air pollution, pollutants exposure surrounding
pregnancy and the risk for autism spectrum disorder (ASD) in newborns remains …

Background Emerging studies have associated low greenspace and high air pollution
exposure with risk of child attention deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD). Population-based …

Background Attention deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) is a common disease among
children; it affected 5–7% of the population in 2015. ADHD is a multifactorial disease, and its …

Autism spectrum disorders (ASD) are serious, highly variable neurodevelopmental
disorders, commonly characterized by the manifestation of specific behavioral abnormalities …

Gestational exposure to environmental toxins and socioeconomic stressors is
epidemiologically linked to neurodevelopmental disorders with strong male bias, such as …