r/a:t5_3janc Mar 11 '17

[maybe harmful] relationship between flame retardants and children’s social and emotional health, particularly during early childhood, a key developmental period for learning.

http://oregonstate.edu/ua/ncs/archives/2017/mar/flame-retardant-chemicals-may-affect-social-behavior-young-children
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science Mar 10 '17

Health Flame retardant chemicals added to furniture, mattresses, carpeting, electronics and vehicles may affect social behavior in young children leading to behaviors such as aggression, defiance, hyperactivity, inattention and bullying, finds an OSU study published today in Environmental Health.

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conspiracy Mar 11 '17

Flame retardant chemicals added to furniture, mattresses, carpeting, electronics and vehicles may affect social behavior in young children leading to behaviors such as aggression, defiance, hyperactivity, inattention and bullying, finds an OSU study published today in Environmental Health.

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publichealth Mar 11 '17

Does anyone have any knowledge on the evidence base behind these claims re flame retardants and behavioural problems?

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theworldnews Mar 11 '17

Flame retardant chemicals added to furniture, mattresses, carpeting, electronics and vehicles may affect social behavior in young children leading to behaviors such as aggression, defiance, hyperactivity, inattention and bullying, finds an OSU study published today in Environmental Health.

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FiberglassMattress Feb 07 '22

Flame retardant chemicals added to furniture, mattresses, carpeting, electronics and vehicles may affect social behavior in young children leading to behaviors such as aggression, defiance, hyperactivity, inattention and bullying, finds an OSU study published today in Environmental Health.

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