Immunological effects of environmental exposure to polychlorinated biphenyls and dioxins in Dutch school children
Weisglas-Kuperus, N; Vreugdenhil, HJI; Mulder, PGH
HERO ID
197026
Reference Type
Journal Article
Year
2004
Language
English
PMID
| HERO ID | 197026 |
|---|---|
| In Press | No |
| Year | 2004 |
| Title | Immunological effects of environmental exposure to polychlorinated biphenyls and dioxins in Dutch school children |
| Authors | Weisglas-Kuperus, N; Vreugdenhil, HJI; Mulder, PGH |
| Journal | Toxicology Letters |
| Volume | 149 |
| Issue | 1-3 |
| Page Numbers | 281-285 |
| Abstract | Perinatal exposure to PCBs and dioxins is associated with immune changes in healthy Dutch preschool children. To examine whether such effects persist into later childhood, we here report on the immunological effects of perinatal exposure to PCBs and dioxins in 167 Dutch children at school age. A higher postnatal PCB exposure was associated with a higher prevalence of recurrent middle ear infections and a higher prenatal PCB exposure with less shortness of breath with wheeze, as assessed by parent questionnaire. Our data indicate that, at environmental levels of these man made chemicals, subtle health effects may occur. |
| Doi | 10.1016/j.toxlet.2003.12.039 |
| Pmid | 15093274 |
| Wosid | WOS:000221063400034 |
| Is Certified Translation | No |
| Dupe Override | No |
| Is Public | Yes |
| Language Text | English |
| Keyword | PCBs; Dioxins; Immune changes; Pre-school children |
| Is Qa | No |