In utero exposure to persistent and nonpersistent endocrine-disrupting chemicals and anogenital distance. A systematic review of epidemiological studiesâ€
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DOI: 10.1093/biolre/ioz200
Abstract: Abstract Anti-androgenic endocrine-disrupting chemicals (EDCs) can cross the placenta to modify early offspring sexual dimorphic markers. These changes are linked to anogenital distance (AGD), which is an androgen-sensitive anthropometric parameter used as a biomarker of… read more here.
Keywords: exposure persistent; endocrine disrupting; exposure; anogenital distance ... See more keywords
For a healthier future: a virtuous cycle for reducing exposure to persistent organic pollutants
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DOI: 10.1136/jech-2016-208088
Abstract: In the modern society, people are exposed to various pollutants during their lifetime. Worldwide, the status of children's health has changed in recent decades. Some studies have attempted to identify the causes of these changes… read more here.
Keywords: virtuous cycle; organic pollutants; exposure persistent; persistent organic ... See more keywords
Prenatal Exposure to Persistent Organic Pollutants and Anogenital Distance in Children at 18 Months
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DOI: 10.1159/000492236
Abstract: Background: Anogenital distance (AGD) is a measure of in utero exposure to hormonally active agents. The aim of the present study was to evaluate the association between prenatal exposure to persistent organic pollutants (POPs) and… read more here.
Keywords: exposure persistent; organic pollutants; persistent organic; exposure ... See more keywords