Mortality of individuals in a long-term cohort exposed to polybrominated biphenyls (PBBs)

Mortality of individuals in a long-term cohort exposed to polybrominated biphenyls (PBBs)

Abstract Background This study is a long-term follow-up of individuals exposed to polybrominated biphenyls (PBBs). Widespread contamination of PBBs began in 1973 in Michigan when PBBs entered the food chain. PBBs are synthetic chemicals that were once used in industrial products. Their production in...

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Main Authors: Metrecia L. Terrell, Amila Adili, Robert B. Hood, Matthew P. Bursley, Hillary Barton, Melanie Pearson, Michele Marcus
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2025-07-01
Series:Environmental Health
Subjects:
Polybrominated biphenyl
Brominated flame retardants
Persistent organic pollutants
Endocrine-disrupting chemicals
Long-term exposure
Mortality
Online Access:https://doi.org/10.1186/s12940-025-01192-5
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