Childhood diseases which have their origin in the environment have cost the nation close to $77 billion in medical costs in 2008 , an analysis has revealed. Investigators analyzed the role of the environment in triggering conditions like asthma, ADHD and childhood cancers and put a figure on the costs of treating such disorders . According to the analysis, the list of diseases triggered by environmental factors are methylmercury poisoning, childhood cancer, lead poisoning, asthma, autism and ADHD. Lead poisoning was by far the costliest. Source: Medindia << Woman Speaks in British Accent After Oral Surgery Age and Cardiovascular Disease >> Recommended Reading Genetic Link for ADHD A mutant gene almost triples the probability that a child suffers from Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD). READ MORE Most Popular on Medindia Find a Doctor Nutam (400mg) (Piracetam) Fongitar (Zinc Pyrithionone)
Childhood diseases which have their origin in the environment have cost the nation close to $77 billion in medical costs in 2008 , an analysis has revealed. Investigators analyzed the role of the environment in triggering conditions like asthma, ADHD and childhood cancers and put a figure on the costs of treating such disorders . According to the analysis, the list of diseases triggered by environmental factors are methylmercury poisoning, childhood cancer, lead poisoning, asthma, autism and ADHD. Lead poisoning was by far the costliest. Source: Medindia << Woman Speaks in British Accent After Oral Surgery Age and Cardiovascular Disease >> Recommended Reading Genetic Link for ADHD A mutant gene almost triples the probability that a child suffers from Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD). READ MORE Most Popular on Medindia Find a Doctor Nutam (400mg) (Piracetam) Fongitar (Zinc Pyrithionone)
