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PAH (polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbons) are found in the environment as a result of motor vehicle emissions, as well as the burning of oil, tobacco smoke, and other combustible sources. Researchers have found that prenatal exposure to PAH may lead to self-regulation problems like ADHD later in life for the child. The research team tested blood samples from mothers and analyzed the behavior of 462 mother-child pairs. Maternal blood was tested for PAH exposure. The children were tested with the Child Behavior Checklist at ages 3-5,7, 9 and 11.Scores from this test were used to create a composite score for the Deficient Emotion Self-Regulation Scale. The higher the score, the less of a capability to self-regulate. Researchers found that children who had mothers with higher exposure to PAH had a higher DESR score, and thus less of an ability to self-regulate. The fact that PAH can lead to ADHD may indicate that PAH is an important factor to a rang of mental health problems. Researchers think that prenatal exposure to PAH damages neurons that direst motor, attentional, and emotional responses. I believe this issue is of particular importance because it shows how harmful our own actions are against ourselves. If PAH we release into the atmosphere is causing this amount of harm, other chemicals can be doing even more harm. Also, the behavioral problems that are the result of such exposure can lead to societal problems in the future, as people will be less able to self-govern and be good citizens. https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2016/03/160317094525.htm
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