Prenatal exposure to sand and dust storms and children's cognitive function in China: a quasi-experimental study

Summary: Background: While there is evidence that sand and dust storms can have adverse health effects, the effects of such storms on children's cognitive function has not been explored. We examined whether prenatal exposure to sand and dust storms affects children's cognitive function an...

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Main Authors: Zhihui Li, MS, Lincoln Chen, MD, Mingqiang Li, ScD, Jessica Cohen, PhD
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Elsevier 2018-05-01
Series:The Lancet Planetary Health
Online Access:http://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S2542519618300688