Persistent organic pollutants (POPs) are considered as the silent killers due to their bio-
accumulative and long persistent natures. These are present everywhere in our environment …

Background The population exposed to potentially hazardous substances through
inappropriate and unsafe management practices related to disposal and recycling of end-of …

The metabolism of polychlorinated biphenyls (PCBs) is complex and has an impact on
toxicity, and thereby on the assessment of PCB risks. A large number of reactive and stable …

Large numbers and large quantities of endocrine-disrupting chemicals have been released
into the environment since World War II. Many of these chemicals can disturb development …

Neurodevelopmental disorders such as autism, attention deficit disorder, mental retardation,
and cerebral palsy are common, costly, and can cause lifelong disability. Their causes are …

A cohort of 1022 consecutive singleton births was generated during 1986–1987 in the Faroe
Islands. Increased methylmercury exposure from maternal consumption of pilot whale meat …

Commercial polychlorinated biphenyls (PCBs) and environmental extracts contain complex
mixtures of congeners that can be unequivocally identified and quantitated. Some PCB …

Expanded research is needed into environmental causation of autism. Children today are
surrounded by thousands of synthetic chemicals. Two hundred of them are neurotoxic in …

Male reproductive health has deteriorated in many countries during the last few decades. In
the 1990s, declining semen quality has been reported from Belgium, Denmark, France, and …

Background In utero exposure to polychlorinated biphenyls, a ubiquitous environmental
contaminant, has been linked to adverse effects on neurologic and intellectual function in …