This review summarizes the level of epidemiologic evidence for relationships between
prenatal and/or early life exposure to environmental chemical contaminants and fetal, child …

Micronuclei (MN) frequency is a biomarker of chromosomal damage, genome instability, and
cancer risk that integrates acquired mutations and genetic susceptibility. To evaluate and …

Background Environmental pollutants such as polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbons (PAHs),
lead, and mercury are released by combustion of coal and other fossil fuels. Objectives In …

Background Cancer is the second leading cause of death among US children with few
known risk factors. There is increasing interest in the role of air pollutants, including benzene …

A review of risk factors affecting background rates of micronuclei and chromosomal
aberration (CA) formation in peripheral blood lymphocytes (PBLs) was undertaken with a …

Polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbons (PAH) are widely distributed in the environment, and
some are carcinogenic to human beings. The study of biomarkers has helped clarify the …

The effects of tobacco smoke exposure on the respiratory health of school-aged children
relate to persisting effects of exposure to tobacco smoke during pregnancy and early …

The economy of the state of Tabasco is based on oil extraction. However, this imposes major
effects to the environment and communities. Examples are the Polycyclic Aromatic …

Context: Maternal cigarette smoking during gestation increases cryptorchidism and
hypospadias and reduces testis size and fertility in sons by unknown mechanisms …

Hydroxyurea (HU) plays an important role in the treatment of patients with sickle cell disease
(SCD). Although HU has been associated with an increased risk of leukemia in some …