July 2016 PMID 27479987

Project TENDR: Targeting Environmental Neuro-Developmental Risks The TENDR Consensus Statement.

Deborah Bennett, David C Bellinger, Linda S Birnbaum, Asa Bradman, Aimin Chen, Deborah A Cory-Slechta, Stephanie M Engel, M Daniele Fallin, Alycia Halladay, Russ Hauser, Irva Hertz-Picciotto, Carol F Kwiatkowski, Bruce P Lanphear, Emily Marquez, Melanie Marty

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192
Peak: 16 in Sep 2025
across 5 sources since Feb 2019

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What people are saying

Discussions frequently reference the neurotoxicity of chemicals like pesticides, the importance of precautionary measures, and specific chemicals such as PBDEs and lead, with a tone of urgency and advocacy. The use of words like 'unacceptable' and phrases like 'targeting risks' reveal a sense of critical importance and call for immediate action, aligning with high agreement and impact scores.

AgreementStrong agreement

Most discussions strongly agree that chemical exposures are a significant risk to children's neurodevelopment, emphasizing the consensus view of the publication.

InterestHigh interest

The posts show high interest by highlighting chemical dangers, policy implications, and the importance of precaution, indicating deep concern.

EngagementHigh engagement

Users actively reference scientific studies, policy discussions, and call for action, demonstrating high engagement and critical thinking.

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The discussions convey that the publication could influence public awareness, policy, and individual behaviors, suggesting high potential impact.

Abstract in brief

  • Children in America today face a high risk of developing neurodevelopmental disorders like autism, ADHD, and learning disabilities due to a mix of genetic, social, and environmental factors, including toxic chemicals.
  • Leading experts and advocates in 2015 launched Project TENDR to call for reducing harmful chemical exposures that interfere with children's brain development, highlighting that many chemicals widely used today are not properly tested for safety.
  • The current system for evaluating chemical safety in the U.S. is inadequate, and reducing exposure to dangerous chemicals is essential to lowering the high rates of neurodevelopmental disorders among children.

Top posts

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Dr. Rhonda Patrick
@foundmyfitness · X

"...Evidence of neurodevelopmental toxicity of any type — epidemiological or toxicological or mechanistic — by itself should constitute a signal sufficient to trigger prioritization and some level of action." (2/2) https://t.co/sFOrxzkNWm

May 10, 2022 · 65 likes · 4 shares · 614,781 followers View post →
Adam Urato, MD
@AdamUrato1 · X

100% certain proof of harm from Tylenol & SSRIs isn't required before warning pregnant women & the public. The Precautionary Principle below explains this: https://t.co/Ii4FbYFTIp “We as a society should be able to take protective action when scientific evidence indicates a

Sep 28, 2025 · 64 likes · 9 shares · 2,296 followers View post →
Factsory
@factsory · X

Pourtant les troubles neurodéveloppementaux en lien avec les pesticides sont bien étayés. Les pesticides organophosphatés sont bien connus pour cela : https://t.co/PYDJIwht2z Et on les trouve cités dans cet état des lieux sur la pollution et la santé https://t.co/O8Va0pA1OV.

Jun 11, 2023 · 9 likes · 3,113 followers View post →
Ann Bauer Sc.D.
@AnnBauerZ · X

We will never be able to “prove causation” because a randomized controlled trial is unethical. But when the majority of human, animal & lab data is sending us the same signal of harm you would think the medical establishment should recommend precaution. https://t.co/Rr8gTEQg0n https://t.co/05fbHzjMrI

Sep 14, 2025 · 5 likes · 4 shares · 98 followers View post →
sterenn PHILIPPE
@SterennPhilippe · X

@ArnaudPinc81908 @jeromegodefroy Oui, je me rends compte

Jul 23, 2025 · 2 likes · 1,543 followers View post →
biomonitor
@_biomonitor · X

Toxic chemicals are now in our bloodstream https://t.co/Z2CeCEWQ7p pregnant women, developing fetus: #PBDE, #PAHs, #phthalates, #PFAS, #PCBs, #perchlorate, #lead, #mercury https://t.co/Ihi2pKS5Fw pollution, health https://t.co/7iv1cfeCx8

Mar 22, 2019 · 2 likes · 2 shares · 95 followers View post →

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recovery&renewal
@recover2renew · X

RT @AdamUrato1: 100% certain proof of harm from Tylenol & SSRIs isn't required before warning pregnant women & the public. The Precaution…

Sep 29, 2025 · 9 shares · 4,161 followers View post →
Alyne Duthie
@DuthieAlyne · X

RT @AdamUrato1: 100% certain proof of harm from Tylenol & SSRIs isn't required before warning pregnant women & the public. The Precaution…

Sep 29, 2025 · 9 shares · 1,914 followers View post →
Ann Bauer Sc.D.
@AnnBauerZ · X

RT @AdamUrato1: 100% certain proof of harm from Tylenol & SSRIs isn't required before warning pregnant women & the public. The Precaution…

Sep 28, 2025 · 9 shares · 98 followers View post →
blindspots
@Blindspots1983 · X

RT @AdamUrato1: 100% certain proof of harm from Tylenol & SSRIs isn't required before warning pregnant women & the public. The Precaution…

Sep 28, 2025 · 9 shares · 107 followers View post →
Harriet Vogt
@shvogt · X

RT @AdamUrato1: 100% certain proof of harm from Tylenol & SSRIs isn't required before warning pregnant women & the public. The Precaution…

Sep 28, 2025 · 9 shares · 4,238 followers View post →
Jen in TX
@JMac43404031 · X

RT @AdamUrato1: 100% certain proof of harm from Tylenol & SSRIs isn't required before warning pregnant women & the public. The Precaution…

Sep 28, 2025 · 9 shares · 32 followers View post →
Informed Consent
@Ireland2020 · X

RT @AdamUrato1: 100% certain proof of harm from Tylenol & SSRIs isn't required before warning pregnant women & the public. The Precaution…

Sep 28, 2025 · 9 shares · 15,317 followers View post →
Fiona French, freedom is bliss
@benzosarebad · X

RT @AdamUrato1: 100% certain proof of harm from Tylenol & SSRIs isn't required before warning pregnant women & the public. The Precaution…

Sep 28, 2025 · 9 shares · 6,867 followers View post →
Hanna_PSSD
@hanna_pssd · X

RT @AdamUrato1: 100% certain proof of harm from Tylenol & SSRIs isn't required before warning pregnant women & the public. The Precaution…

Sep 28, 2025 · 9 shares · 1,144 followers View post →
Adam Urato, MD
@AdamUrato1 · X

100% certain proof of harm from Tylenol & SSRIs isn't required before warning pregnant women & the public. The Precautionary Principle below explains this: https://t.co/Ii4FbYFTIp “We as a society should be able to take protective action when scientific evidence indicates a

Sep 28, 2025 · 64 likes · 9 shares · 2,296 followers View post →
Adam Urato, MD
@AdamUrato1 · X

100% certain proof of harm isn't required before warning pregnant women & the public about drugs like Tylenol & SSRIs. The Precautionary Principle below explains this: https://t.co/Ii4FbYFTIp “We as a society should be able to take protective action when scientific evidence

Sep 28, 2025 · 1 like · 2,296 followers View post →
blindspots
@Blindspots1983 · X

RT @AnnBauerZ: We will never be able to “prove causation” because a randomized controlled trial is unethical. But when the majority of huma…

Sep 19, 2025 · 4 shares · 107 followers View post →
Ann Bauer Sc.D.
@AnnBauerZ · X

RT @AnnBauerZ: We will never be able to “prove causation” because a randomized controlled trial is unethical. But when the majority of huma…

Sep 19, 2025 · 4 shares · 98 followers View post →
Devora Buechler
@Micheal2055288 · X

RT @AnnBauerZ: We will never be able to “prove causation” because a randomized controlled trial is unethical. But when the majority of huma…

Sep 15, 2025 · 4 shares · 35 followers View post →
Jen in TX
@JMac43404031 · X

RT @AnnBauerZ: We will never be able to “prove causation” because a randomized controlled trial is unethical. But when the majority of huma…

Sep 14, 2025 · 4 shares · 32 followers View post →
Ann Bauer Sc.D.
@AnnBauerZ · X

We will never be able to “prove causation” because a randomized controlled trial is unethical. But when the majority of human, animal & lab data is sending us the same signal of harm you would think the medical establishment should recommend precaution. https://t.co/Rr8gTEQg0n https://t.co/05fbHzjMrI

Sep 14, 2025 · 5 likes · 4 shares · 98 followers View post →
sterenn PHILIPPE
@SterennPhilippe · X

@ArnaudPinc81908 @jeromegodefroy Oui, je me rends compte

Jul 23, 2025 · 2 likes · 1,543 followers View post →
Ototao
@Otota0 · X

https://t.co/1rovXgD7pa https://t.co/09po4wUHxa https://t.co/wIrbR4aMYN

Mar 6, 2025 · 495 followers View post →
Factsory
@factsory · X

Pourtant les troubles neurodéveloppementaux en lien avec les pesticides sont bien étayés. Les pesticides organophosphatés sont bien connus pour cela : https://t.co/PYDJIwht2z Et on les trouve cités dans cet état des lieux sur la pollution et la santé https://t.co/O8Va0pA1OV.

Jun 11, 2023 · 9 likes · 3,113 followers View post →
Danny Lewis
@deehinja · X

@AngelaS2Canada @ScubbertBaggins @angelalambert14 Heres a overview of how children consume neurotoxins https://t.co/iJqjlH8YbS

Aug 28, 2022 · 1 like · 566 followers View post →
GLC for Reproductive + Children's Enviro Health
@ChildrensEnviro · X

Project TENDR: Targeting Environmental Neuro-Developmental Risks- The TENDR Consensus Statement https://t.co/S7XMTQ9kxn

Jul 14, 2022 · 187 followers View post →
yann3tt
@teamhumanity528 · X

RT @foundmyfitness: "...Evidence of neurodevelopmental toxicity of any type — epidemiological or toxicological or mechanistic — by itself s…

May 10, 2022 · 4 shares · 485 followers View post →
AntigravityAvalanche
@Michael31632340 · X

RT @foundmyfitness: "...Evidence of neurodevelopmental toxicity of any type — epidemiological or toxicological or mechanistic — by itself s…

May 10, 2022 · 4 shares · 11 followers View post →
Miss Liberty TX ✝️
@MissLibertyTX · X

RT @foundmyfitness: "...Evidence of neurodevelopmental toxicity of any type — epidemiological or toxicological or mechanistic — by itself s…

May 10, 2022 · 4 shares · 7,012 followers View post →
Walter Wartenweiler (e/acc)
@Waltika · X

RT @foundmyfitness: "...Evidence of neurodevelopmental toxicity of any type — epidemiological or toxicological or mechanistic — by itself s…

May 10, 2022 · 4 shares · 31,790 followers View post →
Dr. Rhonda Patrick
@foundmyfitness · X

"...Evidence of neurodevelopmental toxicity of any type — epidemiological or toxicological or mechanistic — by itself should constitute a signal sufficient to trigger prioritization and some level of action." (2/2) https://t.co/sFOrxzkNWm

May 10, 2022 · 65 likes · 4 shares · 614,781 followers View post →
FIGO HQ
@FIGOHQ · X

Air pollution has toxic effects on babies' developing brains during pregnancy. Read the @ProjectTENDR Consensus Statement on Targeting Environmental Neuro-Developmental Risks. #EarthDay #HealthandClimate #HealthNOTToxics ➡️ https://t.co/K1Jch3X3vf https://t.co/6LEXfZnPwS

Apr 22, 2021 · 1 like · 1 share · 17,304 followers View post →
dean s barron
@twobluecats · X

@uTobian for those interested https://t.co/yj0VDaV5Fi

Nov 11, 2020 · 1,641 followers View post →
Ali El Idrissi
@alielidr · X

“Children in America today are at an unacceptably high risk of developing neurodevelopmental disorders[..]the authors have identified prime examples of toxic chemicals[..]These include chemicals used extensively in consumer products”@ProjectTENDR https://t.co/w8Ae4FdsnV #Parents https://t.co/xlSdoggX4Z

Aug 10, 2019 · 662 followers View post →
Ali El Idrissi
@alielidr · X

It impacts us and our children's health. For ex, children are most vulnerable to toxic chemicals used in consumer products like toys and clothes. Here’s a statement by @ProjectTENDR, a group of leading scientists: https://t.co/w8Ae4FdsnV #Health #HealthyLiving

Aug 10, 2019 · 662 followers View post →
Ali El Idrissi
@alielidr · X

“Children in America today are at an unacceptably high risk of developing neurodevelopmental disorders [...] the authors have identified prime examples of toxic chemicals [...] These include chemicals used extensively in consumer products” @ProjectTENDR https://t.co/w8Ae4FdsnV https://t.co/iA44MQ7qpr

Aug 10, 2019 · 662 followers View post →
Ali El Idrissi
@alielidr · X

This impacts our health and our children's health. For example, children are most vulnerable to toxic chemicals used in consumer products like toys and clothes. Here’s a statement by @ProjectTENDR, a group of leading scientists and health professionals: https://t.co/w8Ae4FdsnV

Aug 10, 2019 · 662 followers View post →
Water From Air
@MoistureVapor8r · X

RT @_biomonitor: Toxic chemicals are now in our bloodstream https://t.co/Z2CeCEWQ7p pregnant women, developing fetus: #PBDE, #PAHs, #phthal…

Jul 19, 2019 · 2 shares · 4,484 followers View post →
Andrew Morris
@andrewmorrisuk · X

RT @EHPonline: Featured this month in our #Autism Spectrum Disorders Collection: Project TENDR: Targeting Environmental Neuro-Developmental…

Jun 20, 2019 · 1 share · 15,366 followers View post →
Environmental Health Perspectives
@EHPonline · X

Featured this month in our #Autism Spectrum Disorders Collection: Project TENDR: Targeting Environmental Neuro-Developmental Risks. The TENDR Consensus Statement ➡ https://t.co/nIGJeu3v3u #AutismResearch

Jun 20, 2019 · 1 like · 1 share · 10,757 followers View post →
Ali El Idrissi
@alielidr · X

@benedictevans @TheAtlantic @ProjectTENDR @CleanAirMoms 6/ “Children in America today are at an unacceptably high risk of developing neurodevelopmental disorders [...] the authors have identified prime examples of toxic chemicals [...] These include chemicals used extensively in consumer products”@ProjectTENDR https://t.co/MIj1HVBgUo https://t.co/s4Yl6tQKws

Mar 31, 2019 · 662 followers View post →
Ali El Idrissi
@alielidr · X

@benedictevans @TheAtlantic 5/ Children are most vulnerable through toxic chemicals in consumer products like toys and clothes. Her’s a statement by @ProjectTENDR a group of leading scientists and health professionals. @CleanAirMoms https://t.co/MIj1HVBgUo https://t.co/oGnRR6pdLm

Mar 31, 2019 · 662 followers View post →
Laurene Allen
@pfasprojectnh · X

RT @_biomonitor: Toxic chemicals are now in our bloodstream https://t.co/Z2CeCEWQ7p pregnant women, developing fetus: #PBDE, #PAHs, #phthal…

Mar 22, 2019 · 2 shares · 1,039 followers View post →
biomonitor
@_biomonitor · X

Toxic chemicals are now in our bloodstream https://t.co/Z2CeCEWQ7p pregnant women, developing fetus: #PBDE, #PAHs, #phthalates, #PFAS, #PCBs, #perchlorate, #lead, #mercury https://t.co/Ihi2pKS5Fw pollution, health https://t.co/7iv1cfeCx8

Mar 22, 2019 · 2 likes · 2 shares · 95 followers View post →
biomonitor
@_biomonitor · X

Because we (bio)accumulate more than one #carcinogen: fetus is exposed to a mixture of chemicals; 90% of pregnant women have #PBDE, #PAH, #phthalate, #PFAS, #PCB, #perchlorate, #lead, #mercury; these chemicals cross the #placenta and further bioaccumulate https://t.co/Ihi2pKS5Fw https://t.co/9DVShxjNZZ

Mar 6, 2019 · 95 followers View post →
Environmental Health Perspectives
@EHPonline · X

Flashback to the Project TENDR Consensus Statement ➡️ https://t.co/Q8CntQhOw6 https://t.co/SwoqAbCBrl

Feb 22, 2019 · 1 like · 10,757 followers View post →