Experts report a link between exposure to a common flame retardant and deficits in motor and cognitive development among school-aged children.The findings add to growing health concerns over this class of endocrine-disrupting compounds, which are commonly found in US households. PBDEs, or polybrominated diphenyl ethers, are used in foam furniture, electronics, carpets, upholstery, and other consumer products. The chemicals easily leach out into the environment, are inhaled or ingested through dust, and then accumulate in human fat cells.
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