According to a new analysis of thousands of U.S. women of child bearing age, most exceeded the median blood level for two or more environmental pollutants - lead, mercury, and polychlorinated biphenyls (PCBs) - that are known to harm brain development of fetuses and infants.

Majority of Women Exposed to Multiple Pollutants

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Majority of Women Exposed to Multiple Pollutants

Majority of Women Exposed to Multiple Pollutants