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Environmental Exposure and Health Risks of Polybrominated Diphenyl Ethers (PBDEs)

Hua Fu

Abstract

Polybrominated diphenyl ethers(PBDEs)as flame retardants in polymeric materials for fire safety of home products are new global environmental pollutants.Humans exposure to PBDEs mainly through foods,indoor air,etc.Levels of PBDEs in environmental medias and human body increased significantly in last 30 years.Laboratory data showed that PBDEs exposure could disturb endocrine function such as thyroid and sex hormone.Although mechanisms are not clear,PBDEs were found to induce toxicity to liver,nervous system,reproduction,and human development.However,limited data on human were reported.Environmental PBDEs pollution was found in China and more research are needed in China to evaluate environmental and human health risks from PBDEs exposure.

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Key concepts: Polybrominated diphenyl ethers, Pollutant, Polybrominated Biphenyls, Environmental chemistry, Human health, Environmental science, Pollution, Environmental pollution