Geographic differences in exposures to metals and essential elements in pregnant women living in Suriname.
Firoz Z Abdoel WahidAshna D Hindori-MohangooHannah H CovertMaryam KarimiSamain SabrinMartin ShaferAnisma R GokoelArti ShankarWilco ZijlmansMaureen LichtveldJeffrey K WickliffePublished in: Journal of exposure science & environmental epidemiology (2023)
In a subset of participants enrolled in the CCREOH environmental epidemiology cohort study elevated levels of Hg and Pb were identified. This is the first comprehensive exposure assessment in the Surinamese population. Health concerns include adverse birth- and neurodevelopmental outcomes. Geographic differences require a tailored approach to health intervention and comprehensive source characterization. Future research should ascertain the role of Se as a potential protective factor. Environmental policy development, implementation and monitoring is pivotal to mitigate exposures to these neurotoxicants.
Keyphrases
- human health
- healthcare
- pregnant women
- risk assessment
- public health
- air pollution
- mental health
- heavy metals
- climate change
- randomized controlled trial
- primary care
- aqueous solution
- risk factors
- pregnancy outcomes
- current status
- quality improvement
- smoking cessation
- gestational age
- emergency department
- social media
- health information
- health risk
- adipose tissue
- insulin resistance
- preterm birth