Critical windows of exposure to household pesticides and risk of childhood leukemia.
Ma X, Buffler PA, Gunier RB, Dahl G, Smith MT, Reinier K, Reynolds P. Critical windows of exposure to household pesticides and risk of childhood leukemia. Environmental Health Perspectives 2002, 110: 955-960. PMID: 12204832, PMCID: PMC1240997, DOI: 10.1289/ehp.02110955.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsHigh riskChildhood leukemiaNorthern California Childhood Leukemia StudyPotential etiologic roleCalifornia Childhood Leukemia StudyHousehold pesticidesLocation of exposureChildhood Leukemia StudyHousehold pesticide exposureBirth RegistryControl subjectsEtiologic roleElevated riskSignificant associationLeukemiaPregnancyCritical windowLeukemia StudyLate exposureFrequent exposurePesticide exposureRiskExposureYear 2Year 1