Understanding the Neurologic and Cognitive and Behavioral Effects Associated With Exposures to Jet Fuels

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Authors

Jenna L. N. Sprowles · Anna Needs Neuroblastoma Answers

Barrett D. Allen · ICF International (United States)

Alex J. Lindahl · ICF International (United States)

Lisa M. Prince · ICF International (United States)

Emma Bowers · ICF International (United States)

Elizabeth M. Martin · ICF International (United States)

Anna Kolanowski

Abstract

The evidence indicates that exposure to jet fuels is likely to cause neurotoxicity in humans. Overall, the results indicate that the nervous system is sensitive to jet fuel exposure; however, uncertainty remains due to the limited number of quality epidemiologic studies and the large variety of jet fuels studied.

Topics & Keywords

Carcinogens and Genotoxicity Assessment Toxic Organic Pollutants Impact Air Quality and Health Impacts

UN Sustainable Development Goals

Good health and well-being

Publication Details

Published in: Journal of Occupational and Environmental Medicine

Volume 68, Issue 3, pp. S31-S50

DOI: 10.1097/jom.0000000000003593

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