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Overview of Emerging Contaminants and Associated Human Health Effects
Joint Authors
Lei, Jianjun
Lei, Meng
Zhang, Lun
Zong, Liang
Li, Jiahui
Wu, Zheng
Wang, Zheng
Source
Issue
Vol. 2015, Issue 2015 (31 Dec. 2015), pp.1-12, 12 p.
Publisher
Hindawi Publishing Corporation
Publication Date
2015-12-02
Country of Publication
Egypt
No. of Pages
12
Main Subjects
Abstract EN
In recent decades, because of significant progress in the analysis and detection of trace pollutants, emerging contaminants have been discovered and quantified in living beings and diverse environmental substances; however, the adverse effects of environmental exposure on the general population are largely unknown.
This review summarizes the conclusions of the comprehensive epidemic literature and representative case reports relevant to emerging contaminants and the human body to address concerns about potential harmful health effects in the general population.
The most prevalent emerging contaminants include perfluorinated compounds, water disinfection byproducts, gasoline additives, manufactured nanomaterials, human and veterinary pharmaceuticals, and UV-filters.
Rare but statistically meaningful connections have been reported for a number of contaminants and cancer and reproductive risks.
Because of contradictions in the outcomes of some investigations and the limited number of articles, no significant conclusions regarding the relationship between adverse effects on humans and extents of exposure can be drawn at this time.
Here, we report that the current evidence is not conclusive and comprehensive and suggest prospective cohort studies in the future to evaluate the associations between human health outcomes and emerging environmental contaminants.
American Psychological Association (APA)
Lei, Meng& Zhang, Lun& Lei, Jianjun& Zong, Liang& Li, Jiahui& Wu, Zheng…[et al.]. 2015. Overview of Emerging Contaminants and Associated Human Health Effects. BioMed Research International،Vol. 2015, no. 2015, pp.1-12.
https://search.emarefa.net/detail/BIM-1055357
Modern Language Association (MLA)
Lei, Meng…[et al.]. Overview of Emerging Contaminants and Associated Human Health Effects. BioMed Research International No. 2015 (2015), pp.1-12.
https://search.emarefa.net/detail/BIM-1055357
American Medical Association (AMA)
Lei, Meng& Zhang, Lun& Lei, Jianjun& Zong, Liang& Li, Jiahui& Wu, Zheng…[et al.]. Overview of Emerging Contaminants and Associated Human Health Effects. BioMed Research International. 2015. Vol. 2015, no. 2015, pp.1-12.
https://search.emarefa.net/detail/BIM-1055357
Data Type
Journal Articles
Language
English
Notes
Includes bibliographical references
Record ID
BIM-1055357