Are children with higher exposure to pesticides more likely to develop ADHD (attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder)? In a study, authors measured levels of urinary dialkyl phosphate (DAP, a common pesticide) concentrations and ascertained ADHD diagnostic status (Yes/No) for 1139 children who were representative of the general US population.1 The subjects were divided into two groups based on high or low pesticide concentrations, and we compare the proportion with ADHD in each group.
