[The effect of dioxins on the human organism--epidemiological studies].
For many years dioxins have been the subject of the interest to many research centers due to their widespread occurrence, and high toxicity, and thus they are supposed to be significantly dangerous to humans. In general, dioxins affect all human beings. Workers employed in different branches of industry (chemical, metallurgical and pulp sectors) are especially at high risk. Based on recent epidemiological studies, this article aims the mechanism by which dioxins exert their effect on tumors induction, formation of insulin-resistance, fertility in men and women as well as children development. Research studies, presented in this article, have not confirmed that dioxins existing in uncontaminated environments can pose serious danger to human health.
Uniwersytet Łódzki, Łódź.
Marta
M
Słowińska
Maria
M
Koter-Michalak
Bozena
B
Bukowska
D002274:Carcinogens, Environmental / Q000633:toxicity*; D002617:Chemical Industry; D004147:Dioxins / Q000633:toxicity*; D015386:Hazardous Substances / Q000633:toxicity*; D006304:Health Status; D006801:Humans; D007221:Industry; D008669:Metallurgy; D009784:Occupational Diseases / Q000453:epidemiology* / Q000517:prevention & control; D016273:Occupational Exposure / Q000009:adverse effects* / Q000706:statistics & numerical data*; D009786:Occupational Health Services / Q000458:organization & administration; D012307:Risk Factors
D002274:Carcinogens, Environmental; D004147:Dioxins; D015386:Hazardous Substances