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HERO ID
8649802
Reference Type
Journal Article
Title
A Review of the Impact of Selected Anthropogenic Chemicals from the Group of Endocrine Disruptors on Human Health
Author(s)
Goralczyk, K
Year
2021
Is Peer Reviewed?
1
Journal
Toxics
EISSN:
2305-6304
Volume
9
Issue
7
Language
English
PMID
34202868
DOI
10.3390/toxics9070146
Web of Science Id
WOS:000676939200001
URL
https://www.scopus.com/inward/record.uri?eid=2-s2.0-85117868220&doi=10.3390%2ftoxics9070146&partnerID=40&md5=5553fdb150138c531175143565bd52c8
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Abstract
BACKGROUND:
The aim of the study was to review data on the impact of anthropogenic chemicals (endocrine disruptors) on various diseases, which, consequently, may facilitate their prevention and be used as a tool for managing public healthcare. Every day, humans are exposed to chemicals, including xenoestrogens, which are similar to female hormones.
METHODS:
This manuscript was prepared based on a meta-analysis of research on the impacts of selected EDCs on human health.
RESULTS:
Special attention should be paid to bisphenol A (BPA), benzo-α-pyrene, and phthalates due to their proven endocrine activity and presence in our daily lives. Xenoestrogens are absorbed by human organisms through the digestive system since they can migrate to food from food packages and drinks as well as from plastic products used daily. The presence of these chemicals in human organisms is considered a potential cause for some diseases commonly referred to as 'diseases of civilization'.
CONCLUSIONS:
The biomonitoring of xenoestrogens, which are chemicals with unfavorable impacts on human health, is a crucial tool for assessing the risk from the pollution of the environment. The novelty is a holistic approach to assessing the occurrence of risk factors for civilization diseases.
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