title: [Editorial] Environmental and occupational risk factors associated with different pathological conditions.
abstract: A wide body of evidence indicates that environmental and occupational risk factors are associated with the development of pathological disorders. The pathogenic role of many environmental pollutants or occupational contaminants is already known and has been extensively investigated. However, the molecular mechanisms of action and the pathogenic effects of many substances remain unknown. Therefore, there is a need to better investigate the role of new environmental and occupational risk factors that may cause the development of several diseases.
authors.affiliation: Department of Clinical and Experimental Medicine, University of Catania, I-95123 Catania, Italy.
authors.forename: Salvatore Santo
authors.initials: SS
authors.lastname: Signorelli
authors.affiliation: Department of Medical, Surgical Sciences and Advanced Technologies 'G.F. Ingrassia', University of Catania, I-95123 Catania, Italy.
authors.forename: Margherita
authors.initials: M
authors.lastname: Ferrante
mesh_terms: D004781:Environmental Exposure / Q000009:adverse effects*; D004785:Environmental Pollutants / Q000633:toxicity; D006801:Humans; D008175:Lung Neoplasms / Q000209:etiology; D019216:Metals, Heavy / Q000633:toxicity; D016273:Occupational Exposure / Q000009:adverse effects*; D052638:Particulate Matter / Q000633:toxicity; D011084:Polycyclic Aromatic Hydrocarbons / Q000633:toxicity; D029424:Pulmonary Disease, Chronic Obstructive / Q000209:etiology; D012141:Respiratory Tract Infections / Q000209:etiology; D012307:Risk Factors
chemical_list: D004785:Environmental Pollutants; D019216:Metals, Heavy; D052638:Particulate Matter; D011084:Polycyclic Aromatic Hydrocarbons