Research at the Center |
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As part of one of the nation's premier research and teaching hospitals, The Deirdre Imus Environmental Health Center® is involved with the following research projects:
 CDC Study: Environmental Factors of Autism and Neurodevelopmental Disorders in NJ
Autism advocacy groups have long hoped for more research in the field of environmental causes of autism. The Centers for Disease Control & Prevention (CDC) funded one of the first of these studies, conducted by our Center. This research examines the statistically high rates of autism and other neurodevelopmental disorders in New Jersey. With the highest autism rate in the nation and significant levels of pollution in some areas, New Jersey is ideal for investigating the relationships between environmental factors and ASD rates.
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Environmental Chemicals and Estrogen Metabolism in Children: A Pilot Study
This study examines the potential link between exposure to certain chemicals including BPA, DEHP metabolites (phthalates), parabens, triclosan and 4-NP and alterations in estrogen metabolism. This research explores the presence of these chemicals in children and attempts to establish a correlation or relationship between levels of these chemicals and levels of estrogen metabolites. If a correlation is found, an increase in the use of these chemicals in everyday products could help explain the recent rise in hormone-related cancers, especially in children.1 Using this critical information, our Center will help educate the public about how to prevent potential health issues through eliminating toxic exposures.
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1) Annual Report to the Nation on the Status of Cancer, 1975-2008;. Mercola.com – Girls Earlier Puberty Puts Them at Higher Risk for Cancer. 10.6.2007.
 Pediatric Head Lice Study
Head lice affects 6 to 12 million school children a year, often exposing kids to potentially toxic treatments. The Deirdre Imus Environmental Health Center® is conducting the nation’s largest study on a pesticide-free head lice treatment. The initiative partners with nurses at 13 schools across New York and New Jersey to educate families and find a safer, effective solution to this common childhood issue.
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