Prenatal and postnatal exposure to polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbons and allergy symptoms in city children.
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DOI: 10.1016/j.aller.2016.07.006
Abstract: BACKGROUND Studies indicate that exposure to polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbons (PAH) is associated with adverse respiratory and allergy outcomes. Exposure to PAH may impair the immune function of the foetus and, subsequently, be responsible for an… read more here.
Keywords: exposure; aromatic hydrocarbons; allergy; pah ... See more keywords
Genetic Polymorphisms Associated with Environmental Exposure to Polycyclic Derivatives in African Children
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DOI: 10.1155/2018/9078939
Abstract: Background The nonracial leukopenia may be a result of exposure to polycyclic derivatives (benzene-toluene-xylene (BTX)) and may arise from a possible change in the bone marrow microenvironment. The present study sought to evaluate the association… read more here.
Keywords: genetic polymorphisms; polycyclic derivatives; decreased wbc; exposure polycyclic ... See more keywords
Exposure to Polycyclic Aromatic Hydrocarbons and Accelerated DNA Methylation Aging
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DOI: 10.1289/ehp2773
Abstract: Background: Aging is related to an increased risk of morbidity and mortality and is affected by environmental factors. Exposure to polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbons (PAHs) is associated with adverse health outcomes; but the association of such… read more here.
Keywords: methylation; methylation aging; age; association ... See more keywords
Health Risks of Structural Firefighters from Exposure to Polycyclic Aromatic Hydrocarbons: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis
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DOI: 10.3390/ijerph18084209
Abstract: Firefighters have an elevated risk of cancer, which is suspected to be caused by occupational and environmental exposure to fire smoke. Among many substances from fire smoke contaminants, one potential source of toxic exposure is… read more here.
Keywords: structural firefighters; exposure; aromatic hydrocarbons; exposure polycyclic ... See more keywords