Tuesday, August 2, 2011

Researchers examine cumulative health risks

New Bedford residents, like those in many cities, are at risk for high rates of attention deficit hyperactivity disorder and high blood pressure, according to state and federal studies.

Now, researchers from Boston University School of Public Health, Brigham and Women’s Hospital, and Northstar Learning Centers are studying the reasons why, trying to unravel what they believe is a myriad of combining factors - from PCBs and prenatal tobacco exposure for ADHD, to diet and fine particulate matter exposure for high blood pressure - that may be increasing the illness risk for residents. http://www.boston.com/lifestyle/green/articles/2011/08/01/researchers_examine_cumulative_health_risks/

Article courtesy of The Boston Globe Green Blog by Beth Daley/Globe Staff