Impact of hydrophobic pollutants' behavior on occupational and environmental health.
This paper reviews the influence of hydrophobic pollutant behavior on environmental hazards and risks. The definition and examples of hydrophobic pollutants are given as a guide to better understand the sources of release and the media of dispersion in the environment. The properties and behavior of hydrophobic pollutants are described and their influence on environmental hazard and risk is reviewed and evaluated. The overall outcome of the assessment and evaluation showed that all hydrophobic pollutants are hazardous and risky to all organisms, including man. Their risk effects are due to their inherent persistence, bioaccumulation potential, environmental mobility, and reactivity. Their hazardous effects on organisms occur at varying spatial and temporal degrees of emissions, toxicities, exposures, and concentrations.
Kanu
Ijeoma
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Department of Microbiology, Abia State University, Uturu, Abia State, Nigeria. ijay2001kay@yahoo.com
Anyanwu
Ebere
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D000327:Adsorption; D002274:Carcinogens, Environmental / Q000737:chemistry / Q000633:toxicity; D002648:Child; D002658:Developmental Disabilities / Q000139:chemically induced; D004781:Environmental Exposure; D004785:Environmental Pollutants / Q000032:analysis / Q000633:toxicity*; D005506:Food Contamination; D006801:Humans; D057927:Hydrophobic and Hydrophilic Interactions; D009422:Nervous System Diseases / Q000139:chemically induced; D016273:Occupational Exposure; D009930:Organic Chemicals / Q000737:chemistry / Q000633:toxicity
D002274:Carcinogens, Environmental; D004785:Environmental Pollutants; D009930:Organic Chemicals