Girls might be more affected by certain chemicals early in life when it comes to developing hyperactivity, compared to boys.

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Effects of single and multiple endocrine-disrupting chemical exposures on hyperactivity trajectories among preschoolers: A cohort study.

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2025 Oct

The study found that girls exposed to more endocrine-disrupting chemicals were more likely to show higher hyperactivity as they grew, more so than boys, which supports the idea that girls may be more affected by these chemicals early in life.

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Effects of single and multiple endocrine-disrupting chemical exposures on hyperactivity trajectories among preschoolers: A cohort study.

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DOI: 10.1016/j.envint.2025.109825

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