Only one chance
Subtitle: how environmental pollution impairs brain development--and how to protect the brains of the next generation
By: Philippe Grandjean
Series: Environmental ethics and science policy series; Environmental ethics and science policy
Publisher: Oxford University Press
Published: 2013
Language: eng
Number of pages: 212
ISBN-13: 9780199985388
Subjects: Etiology; Abnormalities; Fetus; Prenatal influences
Description: Environmental pollutants such as lead, mercury, and pesticides interfere with brain development, yet we do not test industrial chemicals for brain toxicity. In this book, Philippe Grandjean argues for the necessity of protecting the brains of future generations and proposes a plan of action to halt what he refers to as chemical brain drain.
Notes: Includes bibliographical references (p. 181-201) and index.
Table of contents: title: Sensitive development : complexity creates vulnerability; title: Toxic invasion : the placenta is not a protective armor; title: Invisible lead : health hazards from demanding scientific proof; title: Poisoned science : mercury damages the child's brain but does not harm the mother; title: Substituted milk : poisoning during infancy causes permanent brain damage; title: Persistent problems : chemicals resistant to break-down can break brain cells; title: Unusual suspects : chemicals that protect the lawn may damage the brain; title: Mindless costs : brains are indiepensable to each individual and to society; title: Inconvenient truths : vested interests can endanger brain development; title: Brainy choices : how to secure optimal brain development for the next generation.