Neuropsychological Differential Diagnosis of Spanish-Speaking Preschool Children

Toxicity of Anticholinesterase Pesticides in Neonates and Children

“…Children from all cultures and backgrounds are at risk. However, minority groups and children from low-income families are often at greater risk because of poor nutrition, an impoverished environment, and limited access to medical care (Frumkin et al, 1999;Koger et al, 2005;Mott, 1995;Rhodes et al, 2000). Children have greater exposure to toxicants than adults due to both behavior (e.g., increased time spent crawling on the floor and increased hand-to-mouth behavior) and their increased food to body mass ratio (they consume a greater amount of food and drink compared to their body ratio than adults; CDC, 2002;Cohen Hubal et al, 2000;Reed et al, 1999).…”