“…POPs exposures have been associated with type 2 diabetes (Zeliger, 2013; Lee et al , 2010; Carpenter 2008); immunological disorders (Hertz-Picciotto et al , 2008; Noakes et al , 2006; Tryphonas, 1998), musculoskeletal disorders (Lee et al , 2007), reproductive interferences (EPA, 2008; Nishijo et al , 2008; Herz-Picciotto et al , 2008), endocrine disruption (Snyder & Mulder, 2001; Colborn et al , 1997), periodontal disease (Lee et al , 2008), neurological disease (Kodavanti, 2005; Patri et al , 2009; Gamble, 2000; White & Proctor, 1997; Burbacher, 1993), neurodevelopmental disorders (Grandjean & Landrigan, 2006; Polanska et al , 2012; Korrich & Sagiv, 2008; Yolton et al , 2011;) and neurodegenerative diseases, including ALS, Alzheimer's and Parkinson's diseases (Parron et al , 2011; Loane et al , 2013; Chen et al , 2013; Steenland et al , 2012; Wang et al , 2011; Dardiotis et al , 2013; Caudle et al , 2012; Weisskopf et al , 2010; Moulton & Yang, 2012; Mayeux & Stern, 2012; Zaganas et al , 2013; Sienko et al , 1990; Vincenti et al , 2012). The onset of many different cancers has been associated with exposures to the chemicals described here.…”