Distribution of blood concentrations of persistent organic pollutants in a representative sample of the population of Catalonia

Impacts of Global Change on Mediterranean Forests and Their Services

“…The available data for Mediterranean regions indicate that concentrations of these compounds in the human population were similar to those in the United States and Germany, the only countries that have regular follow-ups [120]. The strong agricultural and industrial pressure in the Mediterranean Basin, especially from the textile and plastic industries, may be the cause of these high POP concentrations in the Catalan human population [121]. The production and use of most POPs are forbidden, but these pollutants remain in the environment at relevant concentrations, especially in the temperate zones of the Northern Hemisphere [122].…”

Adverse effects of weight loss: Are persistent organic pollutants a potential culprit?

“…the consumption of contaminated foods such as fatty fish, meat and milk products but some workers can also be exposed through inhalation [6,7]. Consequently, detectable amounts of POPs are present in most human beings on the planet (> 85%) [8].…”

Relationship of polychlorinated biphenyls (PCBs) with parasitism, iron homeostasis, and other health outcomes: Results from a cross-sectional study on recently arrived African immigrants

“…Thus, it has been proposed that in some developing countries PCBs could reach soils and waters as a result of improper management of old devices and e-waste that may originate leaks or spills (Agudo et al, 2009;Henriquez-Hernandez et al, 2011;Kimbrough, 1995;Luzardo et al, 2014a;Porta et al, 2010;Safe, 1994;Zubero et al, 2009). Even more so, it has been recently reported that PCB levels are higher in the inhabitants of developing countries with a higher degree of socioeconomic development, where there exists a quick implementation of information and communication technologies (Luzardo et al, 2014a).…”