Dioxin and Dioxin-like Compounds and Human Health
Muneko Nishijo
Abstract
In epidemiological studies, associations of dioxin and dioxin-like (dl)-compound exposure with metabolic diseases, including diabetes and metabolic syndrome, in adults and with neurodevelopmental problems and earlier/later puberty in children have been suggested in the general population and in environmentally exposed populations [...].
Topics & Concepts
Metabolic syndromeEpidemiologyDiabetes mellitusPopulationEnvironmental healthHuman healthEnvironmental chemistryMedicineChemistryEndocrinologyInternal medicineToxic Organic Pollutants ImpactEffects and risks of endocrine disrupting chemicalsAir Quality and Health Impacts