Cross-Sectional and Longitudinal Effects of PCB Exposure on Human Stress Hormones in the German HELPcB Surveillance Program

Cross-Sectional and Longitudinal Effects of PCB Exposure on Human Stress Hormones in the German HELPcB Surveillance Program

Multiple pathological associations are attributed to PCBs (polychlorinated biphenyls). Research shows a positive association of PCBs with dehydroepiandrosterone sulfate (DHEAS) concentration but the results on the stress hormone cortisol have been inconsistent so far. This study is the first to exam...

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Main Authors: Petra Maria Gaum, Viktoria Stefanie Vida, Thomas Schettgen, André Esser, Thomas Kraus, Monika Gube, Jessica Lang
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: MDPI AG 2020-06-01
Series:International Journal of Environmental Research and Public Health
Subjects:
polychlorinated biphenyls
stress hormones
cortisol
DHEAS
adults
HELPcB
Online Access:https://www.mdpi.com/1660-4601/17/13/4708

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