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View article: Associations between exposure to metals, chlorinated pesticides, and PCBs and differential leukocyte profiles in Flemish adolescents
Associations between exposure to metals, chlorinated pesticides, and PCBs and differential leukocyte profiles in Flemish adolescents Open
Although environmental pollutants are known to affect the immune system, the impact of chemical mixtures on adolescent immune function remains understudied. Adolescence is a critical period for immune maturation, and disruptions during thi…
View article: Sociodemographic determinants and temporal variability of blood lead levels (2003–2019) in a pooled analysis of nine studies in four European countries
Sociodemographic determinants and temporal variability of blood lead levels (2003–2019) in a pooled analysis of nine studies in four European countries Open
Despite regulatory actions, lead (Pb) exposure remains a major environmental health concern worldwide due to its widespread occurrence and potential adverse effects. The aims of this study were to explore internal Pb exposure in EU citizen…
View article: The link between prenatal exposure to a chemical mixture, cord blood hormones, and birth weight: an epidemiologic study
The link between prenatal exposure to a chemical mixture, cord blood hormones, and birth weight: an epidemiologic study Open
Prenatal chemical exposure has frequently been associated with fetal growth, although the underlying molecular mechanisms remain unclear. This study aims to explore the potential mediating role of hormones in the association between prenat…
View article: Adolescent exposure to benzophenone ultraviolet filters: cross-sectional associations with obesity, cardiometabolic biomarkers, and asthma/allergy in six European biomonitoring studies
Adolescent exposure to benzophenone ultraviolet filters: cross-sectional associations with obesity, cardiometabolic biomarkers, and asthma/allergy in six European biomonitoring studies Open
BP-1 and BP-3 exposure was cross-sectionally associated with higher odds of obesity in European male teenagers, highlighting the need to update regulations and keep exposure levels as low as practically achievable. Longitudinal studies are…
View article: Do We Need Titanium Dioxide (TiO2) Nanoparticles in Face Masks?
Do We Need Titanium Dioxide (TiO2) Nanoparticles in Face Masks? Open
The use of face masks has proven to be an effective preventive measure during the COVID-19 pandemic. However, concerns have emerged regarding the safety of metal (nano)particles incorporated into face masks for antimicrobial purposes. Spec…
View article: Polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbon (PAH) exposure among European adults: Evidence from the HBM4EU aligned studies
Polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbon (PAH) exposure among European adults: Evidence from the HBM4EU aligned studies Open
Polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbons (PAHs) are persistent environmental pollutants with well-documented associations to adverse health effects, posing significant public health challenges across Europe. Human exposure to 13 urinary PAH metabo…
View article: Association of environmental pollutants with asthma and allergy, and the mediating role of oxidative stress and immune markers in adolescents
Association of environmental pollutants with asthma and allergy, and the mediating role of oxidative stress and immune markers in adolescents Open
This study found associations between phthalates, MnBP and MBzP, and elevated FeNO, which appeared to be mediated by eosinophil count. 8-OHdG plays a significant mediating role in the association between 2,4-D, TCPY, and 1-NAP with rhiniti…
View article: Exposure assessment of the European adult population to deoxynivalenol – Results from the HBM4EU Aligned Studies
Exposure assessment of the European adult population to deoxynivalenol – Results from the HBM4EU Aligned Studies Open
Mycotoxins are natural toxins produced by fungi that may cause adverse health effects thus constituting a public health concern. Deoxynivalenol (DON), a mycotoxin affecting the immune system and causing intestinal disorders, was selected a…
View article: Associations between Urinary Phthalate Metabolites with BDNF and Behavioral Function among European Children from Five HBM4EU Aligned Studies
Associations between Urinary Phthalate Metabolites with BDNF and Behavioral Function among European Children from Five HBM4EU Aligned Studies Open
Based on toxicological evidence, children’s exposure to phthalates may contribute to altered neurodevelopment and abnormal regulation of brain-derived neurotrophic factor (BDNF). We analyzed data from five aligned studies of the Human Biom…
View article: Organic food and internal exposure to pollutants among Flemish adolescents
Organic food and internal exposure to pollutants among Flemish adolescents Open
Contrary to the initial hypothesis, Flemish adolescents who reported consuming organic food at least 7.5 times per week did not exhibit reduced internal exposure to the tested recently used pesticides. After adjustment for gender, age, cou…
View article: Urinary concentrations of phthalate/DINCH metabolites and body mass index among European children and adolescents in the HBM4EU Aligned Studies: A cross-sectional multi-country study
Urinary concentrations of phthalate/DINCH metabolites and body mass index among European children and adolescents in the HBM4EU Aligned Studies: A cross-sectional multi-country study Open
In this large Europe-wide study, we found age/sex-specific differences between phthalate metabolites and BMI z-score, stronger in adolescents. Longitudinal studies with repeated phthalate measurements are needed.
View article: Exposure to a Mixture of Endocrine-Disrupting Chemicals and Metabolic Outcomes in Belgian Adolescents
Exposure to a Mixture of Endocrine-Disrupting Chemicals and Metabolic Outcomes in Belgian Adolescents Open
Childhood exposure to endocrine-disrupting chemicals (EDCs), either alone or in mixtures, may affect metabolic outcomes, yet existing evidence remains inconclusive. In our study of 372 adolescents from the Flemish Environment and Health St…
View article: Protecting public health and the environment: towards a general ban on cellulose acetate cigarette filters in the European Union
Protecting public health and the environment: towards a general ban on cellulose acetate cigarette filters in the European Union Open
After the establishment of a causal relationship between tobacco use and cancer in the 1950s, cellulose acetate filters were introduced with the claim to reduce the adverse health impact of unfiltered cigarettes. Often perceived to be more…
View article: Cognitive Performance and Exposure to Organophosphate Flame Retardants in Children: Evidence from a Cross-Sectional Analysis of Two European Mother–Child Cohorts
Cognitive Performance and Exposure to Organophosphate Flame Retardants in Children: Evidence from a Cross-Sectional Analysis of Two European Mother–Child Cohorts Open
The knowledge of the effects of organophosphate flame retardants on children’s neurodevelopment is limited. The purpose of the present research is to evaluate the association between exposure to organophosphate flame retardants and childre…
View article: Time Patterns in Internal Human Exposure Data to Bisphenols, Phthalates, DINCH, Organophosphate Flame Retardants, Cadmium and Polyaromatic Hydrocarbons in Europe
Time Patterns in Internal Human Exposure Data to Bisphenols, Phthalates, DINCH, Organophosphate Flame Retardants, Cadmium and Polyaromatic Hydrocarbons in Europe Open
Human biomonitoring (HBM) data in Europe are often fragmented and collected in different EU countries and sampling periods. Exposure levels for children and adult women in Europe were evaluated over time. For the period 2000–2010, literatu…
View article: Association of exposure to perfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS) and phthalates with thyroid hormones in adolescents from HBM4EU aligned studies
Association of exposure to perfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS) and phthalates with thyroid hormones in adolescents from HBM4EU aligned studies Open
Results suggest that exposure to PFAS and phthalates is associated with sex-specific differences in thyroid hormone levels in adolescents.
View article: PFAS and Phthalate/DINCH Exposure in Association with Age at Menarche in Teenagers of the HBM4EU Aligned Studies
PFAS and Phthalate/DINCH Exposure in Association with Age at Menarche in Teenagers of the HBM4EU Aligned Studies Open
Early puberty has been found to be associated with adverse health outcomes such as metabolic and cardiovascular diseases and hormone-dependent cancers. The decrease in age at menarche observed during the past decades has been linked to an …
View article: Balancing Acute and Chronic Occupational Risks: The Use of Nitrile Butadiene Rubber Undergloves by Firefighters to Reduce Exposure to Toxic Contaminants
Balancing Acute and Chronic Occupational Risks: The Use of Nitrile Butadiene Rubber Undergloves by Firefighters to Reduce Exposure to Toxic Contaminants Open
Firefighters are exposed via multi-route exposure to a multitude of chemicals (PAHs, VOCs, flame retardants, dioxins, etc.) that may cause acute and long-term health effects. The dermal absorption of contaminants is a major contributor to …