Health impacts of developmental exposure to environmental chemicals / Reiko Kishi, Philippe Grandjean, editors.
| Other author | Kishi, Reiko. |
| Other author | Grandjean, Philippe, 1950- |
| Format | Electronic |
| Publication Info | Singapore : Springer, 2020. |
| Description | 1 online resource (554 pages). |
| Supplemental Content | Direct link to eBook |
| Subjects |
| Series | Current Topics in Environmental Health and Preventive Medicine Current topics in environmental health and preventive medicine. ^A1420635 |
| Contents | Intro -- Preface -- Acknowledgements -- Contents -- Part I: Introduction -- Chapter 1: Impacts of Developmental Exposure to Environmental Chemicals on Human Health with Global Perspectives -- 1.1 The Minamata Disaster -- 1.2 Outbreak of the Second Minamata Disease (Niigata-Minamata Disease) -- 1.3 Pathological Differences Between Adults and Children -- 1.4 Impact of Fetal Minamata Disease: Why Are Fetuses and Children Vulnerable to Environmental Exposure? -- 1.5 Special Measures Act for Relief of Health Damage Related to Pollution |
| Contents | 1.6 What Should We Learn from the History of Minamata Disease? -- 1.7 Yusho Outbreak (Kanemi Rice-Bran Oil Incident) -- 1.8 Authentic Birth Cohort Studies -- 1.9 "Our Stolen Future" Widens the Perspective -- 1.10 Full-Scale Birth Cohort Studies Launched in Japan from 2001 and 2002 -- 1.10.1 The First Prospective Cohorts in Japan -- 1.10.2 Endocrine Disruptions Caused in Utero -- 1.11 The Twenty-First Century is the Era of Birth Cohort Studies -- 1.12 Environment and DOHaD Paradigm -- References |
| Contents | Part II: Adverse Health Effects on Human Developing Organs Caused by Environmental Chemicals-the Role That Chemicals Might Play -- Chapter 2: Environmental Exposures and Adverse Pregnancy-Related Outcomes -- 2.1 Adverse Pregnancy-Related Outcomes Overview -- 2.2 Definitions of Adverse Pregnancy-Related Outcomes -- 2.2.1 Miscarriage/Stillbirth -- 2.2.2 Preterm Birth (PTB) -- 2.2.3 Low Birth Weight (LBW) -- 2.2.4 Small for Gestational Age (SGA) -- 2.3 Risk Factors -- 2.3.1 Outdoor Air Pollution -- 2.3.2 Heavy Metals -- 2.3.3 Organochlorine Compounds |
| Contents | 2.3.4 Per- and Polyfluoroalkyl Substances (PFAS) -- 2.3.5 Polybrominated Diphenyl Esters (PBDEs) -- 2.3.6 Organophosphate Pesticides and Pyrethroid -- 2.3.7 Phthalates -- 2.3.8 Bisphenol A -- 2.4 Health Issues of Adverse Birth Outcomes -- 2.5 Summary -- References -- Chapter 3: Effects of Environmental Chemical Exposure on Birth Defects (Except Cryptorchidism and Hypospadias) -- 3.1 Introduction -- 3.2 Trends in the Prevalence of Birth Defects -- 3.3 Causes of Birth Defects -- 3.4 Mechanisms Associated with Birth Defects -- 3.5 Exposure to High Levels of Environmental Chemicals and Birth Defects |
| Contents | 3.6 Exposure to Low Levels of Environmental Chemicals and Birth Defects -- 3.6.1 Dioxins, Dioxin-Like Compounds, and Pesticides -- 3.6.2 Perfluorinated Compounds -- 3.6.3 Organic Solvents -- 3.6.4 Air Pollutants -- 3.6.5 Nitro Compounds -- 3.6.6 Summary of Previous Epidemiological Studies -- 3.7 Future Epidemiological Studies -- 3.8 Conclusions -- References -- Chapter 4: Cryptorchidism and Hypospadias -- 4.1 Introduction -- 4.2 Cryptorchidism -- 4.3 Hypospadias -- 4.4 Lifestyles -- 4.4.1 Diet -- 4.5 Smoking/Alcohol -- 4.6 Effect of Environmental Chemicals -- 4.6.1 Phthalates |
| Abstract | This book provides concise and cutting-edge studies on threats resulting from exposure to environmental chemicals that can affect human health and development, with a particular emphasis on the DOHaD concept. The book is divided into five main parts, the first of which includes an introduction to theimpacts of developmental exposure to environmental chemicals and historical perspectives, while the second focuses on how environmental chemicals can affect human organs, including neurodevelopment, immune functions, etc. In turn, the third part addresses the characteristics of specific chemicals and their effects on human health and development, while the fourth part provides a basis for future studies by highlighting the latest innovations in toxicology, remaining challenges, and promising strategies in children's environmental health research, as well as ideas on how to bridge the gap between research evidence and practical policymaking. The fifth and last part outlines further research directions and related policymaking aspects. Health Impacts of Developmental Exposure to Environmental Chemicals will appeal to young and veteran researchers, students, and physicians (especially gynecologists and pediatricians) who are seeking comprehensive information on how children's health can be affected by harmful chemicals and other environmental toxicants. |
| General note | 4.6.2 Organochlorine Pesticides (OCPs) |
| Source of description | Print version record. |
| Issued in other form | Print version: Kishi, Reiko. Health Impacts of Developmental Exposure to Environmental Chemicals. Singapore : Springer, ©2020 9789811505195 |
| ISBN | 9789811505201 (electronic bk.) |
| ISBN | 9811505209 (electronic bk.) |
| Standard identifier# | 10.1007/978-981-15-0 |
| Stock number | com.springer.onix.9789811505201 Springer Nature |
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