Prenatal exposure to polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbons modifies the effects of early life stress on attention and Thought Problems in late childhood.
David PagliaccioJulie B HerbstmanFrederica PereraDeliang TangJeff GoldsmithBradley S PetersonVirginia RauhAmy E MargolisPublished in: Journal of child psychology and psychiatry, and allied disciplines (2020)
Prenatal exposure to PAH, a common neurotoxicant in air pollution, may magnify or sustain the effects of early life psychosocial/socioeconomic stress on psychiatric outcomes later in child development. This work highlights the critical role of air pollution exposure on child mental health.