Susceptibility to environmental pollutants among minorities.
Susceptibility to environmental pollutants involves both biological and nonbiological factors. Individuals belonging to minority groups are much more likely to be subject to a number of these factors. This paper examines biological susceptibility of minorities to environmental pollutants and provides specific examples of susceptibility resulting from: genetic makeup; occupation; other factors such as compromised health status, exposure to mixtures of pollutants, substance abuse, and unemployment; and social inequality of access to health care, education, and communication skills. Recommendations are made for specific actions and for additional studies.
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Department of Epidemiology, UCLA School of Public Health 90024-1772.
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D004198:Disease Susceptibility / Q000208:ethnology*; D004785:Environmental Pollutants / Q000009:adverse effects*; D005006:Ethnicity; D006801:Humans; D016273:Occupational Exposure; D012307:Risk Factors
D004785:Environmental Pollutants