Exposure to Flame Retardant Causes Extreme IQ Loss in Children, Study Says

Exposure to Flame Retardant Causes Extreme IQ Loss in Children, Study Says

Exposure to Flame Retardant Causesbr Extreme IQ Loss in Children, Study Says A recent study published in br 'Molecular and Cellular Endocrinology'br has found a link between flame retardantsbr and the loss of IQ points in children. Children in the United States were found tobr have lost a total of 162 million IQ points duebr to flame retardants between 2001 and 2016. According to Leo Trasande, co-author of the study,br these pollutant are “hit-and-run” chemicals, meaningbr once the damage has been done, there’s no reversing it. Leo Trasande,br to ‘Business Insider’ The study estimates that each individualbr IQ point is worth approximately two percent ofbr a child’s lifetime economic productivity. This means that, if over the course ofbr their lifetime a child could potentially makebr $1 million, each lost IQ point is worth $20,000. Leo Trasande,br to ‘Business Insider’ Although some states have legislation restrictingbr the use of flame retardants in products such asbr furniture, carpeting and children’s toys, there isbr currently no federal ban on the chemicals. Trasande suggests parents act “proactively asbr consumers” by opening windows, vacuuming frequentlybr and avoiding items that contain polyurethane foam.


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