Human Health Effects of Trichloroethylene: Key Findings and Scientific Issues

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Authors

Weihsueh A. Chiu · National Center for Environmental Assessment (EPA)

Jennifer Jinot · National Center for Environmental Assessment (EPA)

Cheryl Siegel Scott · National Center for Environmental Assessment (EPA)

Susan L. Makris · National Center for Environmental Assessment (EPA)

Glinda S. Cooper · National Center for Environmental Assessment (EPA)

Rebecca C. Dzubow · Environmental Protection Agency

Abstract

TCE is carcinogenic to humans by all routes of exposure and poses a potential human health hazard for noncancer toxicity to the central nervous system, kidney, liver, immune system, male reproductive system, and the developing embryo/fetus.

Topics & Keywords

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

UN Sustainable Development Goals

Good health and well-being

Publication Details

Published in: Environmental Health Perspectives

Volume 121, Issue 3, pp. 303-311

DOI: 10.1289/ehp.1205879

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