Dental caries in Faroese children exposed to polychlorinated biphenyls
Jan, J; Reinert, K
HERO ID
150642
Reference Type
Journal Article
Year
2008
Language
English
PMID
| HERO ID | 150642 |
|---|---|
| In Press | No |
| Year | 2008 |
| Title | Dental caries in Faroese children exposed to polychlorinated biphenyls |
| Authors | Jan, J; Reinert, K |
| Journal | Environmental Toxicology and Pharmacology |
| Volume | 25 |
| Issue | 2 |
| Page Numbers | 188-191 |
| Abstract | The effects of exposure to polychlorinated biphenyls (PCBs) on dental caries of first permanent molars in children in the Faroe Islands, where the population is exposed to PCBs in their traditional diet, were evaluated. This study was part of a cohort study aimed at determining developmental risks resulting from the consumption of contaminated seafood. One hundred and fourteen children from a birth cohort of 182 motherchild pairs, aged 910 years, were examined. Caries scoring was performed according to WHO criteria; cavitated and noncavitated lesions were included. Exposure assessment was based on the PCB concentrations in maternal milk samples. Data from the project data set provided information on various confounding factors. Mean maternal milk PCB concentration was 2205 (range 7011,150) ng/g lipids. The number of carious surfaces of first permanent molars correlated with milk PCB concentration (r = 0.26, p = 0.01). In multivariate linear regression analysis, PCB exposure was significantly related to caries susceptibility. The findings support an association between children's PCB exposure and caries prevalence. |
| Doi | 10.1016/j.etap.2007.10.014 |
| Pmid | 21783858 |
| Wosid | WOS:000253405400013 |
| Url | http://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S1382668907001494 |
| Is Certified Translation | No |
| Dupe Override | No |
| Is Public | Yes |
| Language Text | English |
| Keyword | PCBs; dental caries; children; environmental exposure; Faroe Islands |
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