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February 2016
Global Environmental Health Newsletter
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Childhood Blood Lead Levels Linked to ADHD Symptoms
Blood lead levels are associated with hyperactive and impulsive behaviors, two symptoms of attention deficient hyperactivity disorder (ADHD), according to a recent NIEHS-funded collaborative study of children in Mexico.

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The NIEHS identifies Global Environmental Health (GEH) as a part of its strategic themes, recognizing that because environmental health problems cross national boundaries, conducting studies around the world benefits not just those in areas being studied, but all people who suffer from the same or related environmental health problems.