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Can Pesticides Contribute to Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder? – ABC News

A new study published in the Journal of Pediatrics states that one type of pesticide commonly used on fruits and vegetables may be contributing to Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder [ADHD].

Exposure of children to organophosphates pesticides in early life can cause brain injury.

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Can Pesticides Contribute to Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder? – ABC News.

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