Many toxic substances have been distributed to the environment, some of which have
properties that promote accumulation and biomagnification in living organisms …

Persistent organic pollutants (POPs) are long-lived toxic organic compounds and are of
major concern for human and ecosystem health. Although the use of most POPs is banned …

A number of epidemiological studies have shown predictive relationships between prenatal
exposure to polychlorinated biphenyls (PCBs) and subtle deficits in cognitive development …

Organohalogen compounds (OHCs) have been used and still are used extensively as
pesticides, flame retardants, hydraulic fluids, and in other industrial applications. These …

Methylmercury (MeHg) is a widespread environmental and food toxicant which has long
been known to affect neurodevelopment in both humans and experimental animals. Risk …

Polychlorinated biphenyls (PCBs) are widespread persistent environmental contaminants
that display a complex spectrum of toxicological properties, including neurotoxicity. The …

In the north, the presence of mercury (Hg) in food leading to chronic exposure is a scientific,
economic and political issue. Guidelines have been established for the safe consumption of …

Background Animal studies have shown that exposure to common, low-level environmental
contaminants [eg, polychlorinated biphenyls (PCBs), lead] causes excessive and …

Recent studies raise concern for combined exposure to polychlorinated biphenyls (PCBs)
and methylmercury (MeHg), two environmental contaminants that are found in fish and …

Epidemiological and laboratory studies indicate that polychlorinated biphenyls (PCBs) and
methyl mercury (MeHg) may have additive or interactive adverse effects on nervous system …