Socioeconomic status at the individual-and school-level are positively related to literacy
achievement in all English-speaking countries. The components of socioeconomic status …

There is a growing body of epidemiological research reporting the neurological effects of
ambient air pollution. We examined current evidence, identified the strengths and …

The physical, social and intellectual development of children from conception to the end of
adolescence requires an environment that is both protected and protective of their health. A …

Background: Some evidence suggests that fluoride may be neurotoxic to children. Few of
the epidemiologic studies have been longitudinal, had individual measures of fluoride …

Gaps in literacy ability between children from different socio-economic backgrounds are
evident before formal schooling begins. Low income makes a minor contribution. Socio …

We sought to determine whether prenatal co-exposure to As, Cd, Hg, Mn, and Pb was
associated with impaired neurodevelopment in preschool children from the Spanish …

Maternal active and passive smoking and low or moderate alcohol drinking during
pregnancy, taking into account the level of exposure and developmental or behavioral …

Background Air pollution from traffic has been associated with cardiorespiratory diseases in
children and adults, but there is little information on its potential neurotoxic effects. This study …

The main source of human exposure to mercury is the consumption of fish contaminated
with methylmercury, which may adversely affect early neurodevelopment. This study …

The influence of factors acting during the intrauterine period on health outcomes of offspring
is of considerable research and public health interest. There are, however, methodological …