RT Journal Article
SR Electronic
T1 Developmental Toxicants Risk Assessment
JF Pediatrics
JO Pediatrics
FD American Academy of Pediatrics
SP 353
OP 353
VO 89
IS 2
A1 GUZELIAN, PHILIP S.
A1 HENRY, CAROL J.
A1 FARLAND, WILLIAM H.
A1 OLIN, STEPHEN S.
YR 1992
UL http://pediatrics.aappublications.org/content/89/2/353.1.abstract
AB To The Editor.— Because of their physical vulnerability and diminutive stature, infants and children often are assumed by the general public and by some health professionals to be more susceptible to the potential toxic effects of the chemicals found in the environment. An analysis based on available data, however, suggests that the answer clearly depends on the substance and the exposure situation. In some cases, there may be no difference at all in the responses of children and adults.