Discovery of common chemical exposures across three continents using silicone wristbands

Discovery of common chemical exposures across three continents using silicone wristbands

To assess differences and trends in personal chemical exposure, volunteers from 14 communities in Africa (Senegal, South Africa), North America (United States (U.S.)) and South America (Peru) wore 262 silicone wristbands. We analysed wristband extracts for 1530 unique chemicals, resulting in 400 860...

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Main Authors: Holly M. Dixon, Georgina Armstrong, Michael Barton, Alan J. Bergmann, Melissa Bondy, Mary L. Halbleib, Winifred Hamilton, Erin Haynes, Julie Herbstman, Peter Hoffman, Paul Jepson, Molly L. Kile, Laurel Kincl, Paul J. Laurienti, Paula North, L. Blair Paulik, Joe Petrosino, Gary L. Points, Carolyn M. Poutasse, Diana Rohlman, Richard P. Scott, Brian Smith, Lane G. Tidwell, Cheryl Walker, Katrina M. Waters, Kim A. Anderson
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: The Royal Society 2019-02-01
Series:Royal Society Open Science
Subjects:
chemical mixtures
endocrine disruptor chemicals
semivolatile organic compounds
flame retardants
phthalates
exposure science
Online Access:https://royalsocietypublishing.org/doi/pdf/10.1098/rsos.181836

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