The behavior of the girls depend on plastic

On October 6, in the online version of the journal Environmental Health Perspectives material appeared that high levels of bisphenol A (BPA) has an impact on the behavior of girls. These data were obtained in a study conducted by experts of the School of Public Health at the University of North Carolina.

"In the body of almost every woman who took part in our study, we found a number of BPA - said study author Joe Braun. - At least one test for bisphenol A was always positive. But high levels of BPA was associated with atypical Us children's behavior female".

However, these findings agree not all scientists. "As a result of such studies it is impossible to accurately determine the cause and effect, - the director of a global group of polycarbonate and BPA at the American Chemistry Council's Steven Hentges. - There is a possibility to allocate a certain connection. In addition, at the end of the study, the authors pointed out that the results obtained results should be subjected to scrutiny. "

VRA refers to one of the most popular chemicals used in the packaging industry. It is found in plastic water bottles, food containers, feeding bottles for infants and a variety of medical devices. People consume a certain amount of BPA through contact with the containers in which food is stored.

The study examined 249 pregnant women, 99% of whom tested for BPA content was positive in at least one case. When the researchers studied the behavior of their children, the first I did not notice any connection between chemical and aggression. But when the children were divided by gender, then almost immediately it was found that aggressive behavior is more common in Girls . The study authors honestly admit that they do not know what may be due to this "feminine" preference BPA.

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