Only one chance : how environmental pollution impairs brain development--and how to protect the brains of the next generation /
Grandjean, Philippe, 1950-
Only one chance : how environmental pollution impairs brain development--and how to protect the brains of the next generation / Philippe Grandjean. - xvii, 212 pages ; 24 cm. - Environmental ethics and science policy series .
Includes bibliographical references (p. 181-201) and index.
Sensitive development : complexity creates vulnerability -- Toxic invasion : the placenta is not a protective armor -- Invisible lead : health hazards from demanding scientific proof -- Poisoned science : mercury damaged the child's brain but did not harm the mother -- Substituted milk : poisoning during infancy causes permanent brain damage -- Persistent problems : chemicals resistant to break-down can break brain cells -- Unusual suspects : chemicals that protect the lawn may damage the brain -- Mindless costs : losses suffered by victims and society from chemical brain drain -- Inconvenient truths : vested interests can endanger brain development -- Brainy choices : how to secure optimal brain development for the next generation.
9780199985388
2012036713
Prenatal influences.
Fetus--Abnormalities--Etiology.
RG627.5 / .G73 2013
618.3/2686
Only one chance : how environmental pollution impairs brain development--and how to protect the brains of the next generation / Philippe Grandjean. - xvii, 212 pages ; 24 cm. - Environmental ethics and science policy series .
Includes bibliographical references (p. 181-201) and index.
Sensitive development : complexity creates vulnerability -- Toxic invasion : the placenta is not a protective armor -- Invisible lead : health hazards from demanding scientific proof -- Poisoned science : mercury damaged the child's brain but did not harm the mother -- Substituted milk : poisoning during infancy causes permanent brain damage -- Persistent problems : chemicals resistant to break-down can break brain cells -- Unusual suspects : chemicals that protect the lawn may damage the brain -- Mindless costs : losses suffered by victims and society from chemical brain drain -- Inconvenient truths : vested interests can endanger brain development -- Brainy choices : how to secure optimal brain development for the next generation.
9780199985388
2012036713
Prenatal influences.
Fetus--Abnormalities--Etiology.
RG627.5 / .G73 2013
618.3/2686