Tests by the Environmental Protection Agency have repeatedly found atrazine in Midwestern drinking water sources that exceed levels of concern for infants and children.
RSV is carried by all age groups but is, in general, only a concern for infants.
Neurodevelopmental consequences (cerebral palsy, cognitive impairment, visual impairment, hearing impairment) are of major concern for infants who survive NEC [ 16].
Exposure to chemical additives in baby products is of even greater concern for infants, who are in intimate contact with these products for long periods of time, at very critical stages of their development.
In January 2010, the US Food and Drug Administration FDAA) changed its stance on BPA toxicity from "posed no risk for humans" to indicate that exposure to the chemical is of "some concern" for infants and children [ 4].
If resistant HIV is a greater concern for infants who become infected while exposed to maternal ARVs through breastmilk than to extended NVP monoprophylaxis, the benefits of Options B and B+ vs Option A will be attenuated.
This focus on healthy practices may coincide with increased motivation for healthy behavior change out of concern for the infant.
Lead [Pb] is hazardous to humans, and is of particular concern for fetuses, infants, children, and women of child-bearing age [1, 2].
"These types of findings are to be expected in the coming days and are far below levels of public health concern, including for infants and children," the environmental agency said.
But Michael Crupain, director of Consumer Reports Food Safety and Sustainability Centerr, insists that chronic low-level exposures over time are still a concern, especially for infants fed formula made with brown rice syrup, which had the highest levels detected in CU's survey.
