An assessment of human exposure to N-nitroso compounds.
Current knowledge on human exposure to N-nitroso compounds is reviewed. Four exposure routes are considered: ingestion, inhalation, dermal and in vivo. The relative importance of various N-nitrosation mechanisms is discussed.
D000287:Administration, Topical; D000336:Aerosols; D000382:Agricultural Workers' Diseases / Q000209:etiology; D000395:Air Pollutants, Occupational; D000818:Animals; D002274:Carcinogens, Environmental; D004032:Diet; D005520:Food Preservatives; D006540:Herbicides; D006801:Humans; D009603:Nitroso Compounds / Q000008:administration & dosage* / Q000378:metabolism; D051381:Rats; D012907:Smoking / Q000378:metabolism; D014881:Water Supply
D000336:Aerosols; D000395:Air Pollutants, Occupational; D002274:Carcinogens, Environmental; D005520:Food Preservatives; D006540:Herbicides; D009603:Nitroso Compounds