Diabetes in Relation to Serum Levels of Polychlorinated Biphenyls and Chlorinated Pesticides in Adult Native Americans

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Authors

Neculai Codru · University at Albany, State University of New York

Maria J. Schymura · New York State Department of Health

Serban Negoita · New York State Department of Health

Robert Rej · New York State Department of Health

David O. Carpenter · University at Albany, State University of New York

The Akwesasne Task Force on the Environment · Saint Regis Mohawk Tribe

Abstract

In this study of adult Native Americans, elevated serum PCBs, DDE, and HCB were positively associated with diabetes after controlling for potential confounders, whereas a negative association was observed for mirex.

Topics & Keywords

Toxic Organic Pollutants Impact Effects and risks of endocrine disrupting chemicals Carcinogens and Genotoxicity Assessment

UN Sustainable Development Goals

Good health and well-being

Publication Details

Published in: Environmental Health Perspectives

Volume 115, Issue 10, pp. 1442-1447

DOI: 10.1289/ehp.10315

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