Boys might be more likely to develop ADHD if they're exposed to certain chemicals found in plastics and pollution, like BPA, phthalates, and PAHs.

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The association between environmental endocrine disruptors and the risk of attention deficit and hyperactivity disorder in children: A systematic review and meta-analysis.

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2025 Sep 15

The study looked at chemicals like BPA, PAEs, and PAHs and found that boys exposed to them were more likely to have ADHD, which supports the idea that these chemicals may affect boys' brain development more than girls'.

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The association between environmental endocrine disruptors and the risk of attention deficit and hyperactivity disorder in children: A systematic review and meta-analysis.

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DOI: 10.1016/j.ecoenv.2025.118845

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