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Environmental Sciences
Thanh-Thien Tran-Lam, Thuy Cam Quan, Minh Quang Bui, Yen Hai Dao, Giang Truong Le
Summary: By using optimized extraction methods, this study successfully created contamination profiles of 44 endocrine-disrupting chemicals (EDCs) in fish muscle samples collected along the Vietnamese coast. The study found notable variations in EDC concentrations among different fish species and observed differences in pollution profiles across different regions. However, EDC-contaminated fish did not pose any health risks to Vietnam's coastal population.
SCIENCE OF THE TOTAL ENVIRONMENT
(2024)
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Engineering, Environmental
Antia Lestido-Cardama, Mateus Petrarca, Carolina Monteiro, Ricardo Ferreira, Isa Marmelo, Ana Luisa Maulvault, Patricia Anacleto, Antonio Marques, Jose O. Fernandes, Sara C. Cunha
Summary: This study investigated the levels of a large group of endocrine-disrupting compounds (EDCs) in various estuarine species collected seasonally over one year. The most frequently detected compounds were galaxolide (HHCB), isoamyl 4-methoxycinnamate (IMC), alachlor, and BDE-47. The data obtained from this study are important for monitoring contaminants in estuaries and prioritizing regulatory programs.
JOURNAL OF HAZARDOUS MATERIALS
(2023)
Article
Environmental Sciences
Aswin Thacharodi, Saqib Hassan, Thanushree A. Hegde, Dhanya Dilip Thacharodi, Kathirvel Brindhadevi, Arivalagan Pugazhendhi
Summary: Endocrine disrupting chemicals (EDCs) are toxic compounds that negatively impact humans and wildlife. They are associated with various diseases and are found in pharmaceuticals, cosmetics, packaging, agro-industries, pesticides, and plasticizers. Water is the major source of exposure to EDCs, but conventional treatment strategies are insufficient to degrade them. Therefore, more efficient strategies, such as genetic engineering and bioremediation, are needed to combat EDC contamination.
ENVIRONMENTAL RESEARCH
(2023)
Article
Environmental Sciences
Farwa Talat, Hina Aslam, Karam Ahad, Nazia Rafique
Summary: Several pesticides used in vegetable production have been found to potentially disrupt the endocrine system. A study was conducted to assess the risk of consumer exposure to these pesticides through eating contaminated vegetables. The study analyzed eggplant/brinjal and cauliflower samples from the Rawalpindi/Islamabad market in Pakistan and found high levels of endocrine-disrupting pesticides in a significant percentage of the samples. The estimated acute health risk associated with dietary exposure to these pesticides in cauliflower was found to be greater than the established reference dose.
ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCE AND POLLUTION RESEARCH
(2023)
Article
Biodiversity Conservation
Shuhui Wang, Yunqi Wang, Yujie Wang, Zhen Wang
Summary: Critical Source Areas (CSAs) are areas that contribute high levels of non-point source pollution to receiving waters. The factors that affect CSAs include soil type, slope, elevation, RUSLE LS factor, RUSLE K factor, runoff, fertilizer application rate, and land use. Land use, fertilizer application, and soil type are found to be more important in determining the occurrence of TN-CSAs and TP-CSAs. The incidence of TN-CSAs is positively correlated with most factors before reaching a threshold, after which the marginal effect levels off or slightly drops. TP-CSAs have similar characteristics to TN-CSAs but are more likely to occur in areas with an annual runoff of around 244.92 mm. This study also discusses the application of machine learning techniques in predicting CSAs under climate change and provides preliminary watershed management planning for NPS pollution control.
ECOLOGICAL INDICATORS
(2022)
Review
Environmental Sciences
Concetta Pironti, Maria Ricciardi, Antonio Proto, Pietro Massimiliano Bianco, Luigi Montano, Oriana Motta
Summary: This review discusses the occurrence, detection, and removal methods of endocrine-disrupting compounds in water, as well as the health issues they can trigger due to human exposure.
Article
Environmental Sciences
Deling Fan, Wei Yin, Wen Gu, Mingqing Liu, Jining Liu, Zhen Wang, Lili Shi
Summary: This study quantified and evaluated the environmental risk of EDCs in Jiangsu Province, China using high-resolution mass spectrometry, revealing high concentrations of nonylphenol, 4-tert-octylphenol, and (2-ethylhexyl)phthalate in surface water. The risk assessment indicated that DEHP posed a high risk in all samples, with the highest risk quotient reaching 54.7. The study provides valuable insights into the occurrence and distribution of EDCs in Jiangsu Province.
Article
Environmental Sciences
Shengwei Zhang, Wenyu Zhao, Chao Yang, Yanxia Li, Mengyue Liu, Xiang-Zhou Meng, Minghong Cai
Summary: This study comprehensively explored the occurrence and distribution characteristics of currently used organochlorine pesticides (CUOCPs) in surface water and sediments of the Xiangjiang River. The results showed that floods had a stronger impact on water than on sediments, and CUOCPs were dominant in sediments. The occurrence of CUOCPs was significantly affected by external disturbances, such as flood events, and clusters of CUOCPs were found in water and sediments in urban areas. The occurrence of CUOCPs was not positively correlated with nutrient elements but related to pH and dissolved oxygen.
ENVIRONMENTAL POLLUTION
(2022)
Article
Environmental Sciences
Mateus Henrique Petrarca, Dhoone Menezes-Sousa, Ricardo Ferreira, Jose Oliveira Fernandes, Luis R. Vieira, Lucia Guilhermino, Sara Cristina Cunha
Summary: This study focused on evaluating the occurrence of endocrine-disrupting compounds (EDCs) in the muscles of three fish species in the Douro River estuary, Portugal. The study found bisphenol analogues, personal care products, and selected pesticides in the fish muscles, but the estimated daily intake suggested no health concerns.
ENVIRONMENTAL RESEARCH
(2022)
Article
Nutrition & Dietetics
Agata Witczak, Anna Pohorylo, Hassan Abdel-Gawad
Summary: The study assessed the safety of infants related to endocrine-disrupting organochlorine pesticides (OCP) in breast milk. It was found that certain dietary habits of pregnant mothers could affect the levels of OCP compounds in breast milk. The consumption of specific food products, such as pork, beef, poultry, eggs, and dairy, was linked to increased pesticide residues in breast milk.
Article
Environmental Sciences
Gordana Mendas, Tijana Milicevic, Sanja Fingler, Vlasta Drevenkar, Snjezana Herceg Romanic, Aleksandar Popovic, Dubravka Relic
Summary: This study assessed the health risks associated with terbuthylazine and endocrine-disrupting herbicides atrazine, acetochlor, and metolachlor in various water sources in the Zagreb city region, Croatia. The results showed that the herbicides were present in drinking, surface, and groundwater samples, but there was no significant risk of carcinogenic or non-carcinogenic diseases, even when considering the combined effects of the herbicides.
ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCE AND POLLUTION RESEARCH
(2023)
Article
Biodiversity Conservation
Shaoying Liu, Quan Jin, Ren Ren, Guonian Zhu
Summary: Research in China found endocrine-disrupting pesticides in carp from the Qiantang River, with DDTs concentrations higher than HCHs, but still within acceptable levels for human health risks.
HUMAN AND ECOLOGICAL RISK ASSESSMENT
(2021)
Article
Environmental Sciences
Laura Escriva, Johanna Zilliacus, Ellen Hessel, Anna Beronius
Summary: This study conducted a case study on BPAF to explore its compliance with ED criteria. Through systematic data collection and evaluation, it was concluded that BPAF has endocrine disrupting effects on human health.
ENVIRONMENTAL HEALTH
(2021)
Article
Environmental Sciences
S. Saha, N. Narayanan, N. Singh, S. Gupta
Summary: The presence and distribution of endocrine disrupting chemicals in water and soil in India, as well as their potential human health risks, have been investigated. The study found that these chemicals are widespread and exist in high concentrations, particularly di (2-ethylhexyl) phthalate. Continued monitoring of these chemicals is necessary.
INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY
(2022)
Article
Environmental Sciences
Vahideh Mahdavi, Ahmad Heidari, Amin Mousavi Khaneghah
Summary: The chronic dietary risk assessment of 34 pesticides suspected of being endocrine disruptors in Iran found that 6 of them had a higher TMDI than the Acceptable Daily Intakes (ADI). Monte Carlo simulation was used to evaluate potential non-carcinogenic and carcinogenic health risks. The results showed that the HQ in wheat for adults was 17.40 and for children was 20.29. The HI in wheat was 21.22 for adults and 24.76 for children, indicating a significant risk. The total Carcinogenic risk (TCR) due to pesticide residues exceeded the acceptable limit, indicating a significant risk of carcinogenesis for consumers.
INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF ENVIRONMENTAL HEALTH RESEARCH
(2023)