As one of the core elements of the European Human Biomonitoring Initiative (HBM4EU) a
human biomonitoring (HBM) survey was conducted in 23 countries to generate EU-wide …

This study reviewed the literature on the relations between exposure to chemicals with
endocrine‐disrupting abilities and obesity in humans. The studies generally indicated that …

Human biomonitoring has become a pivotal tool for supporting chemicals' policies. It
provides information on real-life human exposures and is increasingly used to prioritize …

Abstract The European Commission asked EFSA for a scientific opinion on the risks for
animal and human health related to the presence of dioxins (PCDD/Fs) and DL‐PCBs in …

Persistent organic pollutants (POPs) are endocrine‐disrupting chemicals associated with the
development of the metabolic syndrome and type 2 diabetes. In humans, little is known …

Persistent organic pollutants (POPs) are industrial chemicals resistant to degradation and
have been shown to have adverse effects on reproductive health in wildlife and humans …

Industrial chemicals such as persistent organic pollutants (POPs) have been associated with
reduced fertility in women, including longer time-to-pregnancy (TTP), higher odds for …

Background: Polychlorinated biphenyls (PCBs) manufactured in Anniston, Alabama, from
1929 to 1971 caused significant environmental contamination. The Anniston population …

Importance Prenatal exposure to persistent organic pollutants (POPs) has been associated
with birth size, but data on fetal growth and among racially/ethnically diverse pregnant …

Background Recent research suggests that diabetes, a condition whose incidence is
increasing, is associated with exposure to polychlorinated biphenyls (PCBs) and chlorinated …