Application of human biomonitoring data to support policy development, raise awareness and environmental public health protection among countries within the HBM4EU project

Ubong, Dorothy; Stewart, Lorraine; Sepai, Ovnair; Knudsen, Lisbeth E.; Berman, Tamar; Reynders, Hans; Van Campenhout, Karen; Katsonouri, Andromachi; Van Nieuwenhuyse, An; Ingelido, Anna Maria; Castaño, Argelia; Pedraza-Díaz, Susana; Eiríksdóttir, Ása Valgerður; Thomsen, Cathrine; Hartmann, Christina; Gjorgjev, Dragan; De Felip, Elena; Tolonen, Hanna; Santonen, Tiina; klanova, Jana; Norström, Karin; Kononenko, Lijana; Silva, Maria João; Uhl, Maria; Kolossa-Gehring, Marike; Apel, Petra; Jõemaa, Merli; Jajcaj, Michal; Estokova, Milada; Luijten, Mirjam; Lebret, Erik; von Goetz, Natalie; Holcer, Natasa Janev; Probst-Hensch, Nicole; Cavaleiro, Rita; Barouki, Robert; Tarroja, Elena; Balčienė, Rosita Marija; Strumylaite, Loreta; Latvala, Siiri; Namorado, Sónia; Szigeti, Tamás; Ingi Halldorsson, Thorhallur; Olafsdottir, Kristin; Wasowicz, Wojciech; Viegas, Susana; Alvito, Paula

doi:10.1016/j.ijheh.2023.114170

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“…Another is the use of several methods (food diary, questionnaire, accelerometer, and biomonitoring) giving detailed information about dietary habits, food intake, exposure, and nutrient status. The biomonitoring part is unique in its inclusion of a national representative sample of young children and of particular interest because biomonitoring of toxic compounds has received increased attention as an important tool to support risk assessment, and chemical policy and regulation [ 35 , 36 ]. Further, because we have assessed food consumption both at home and in preschools, we have the possibility to investigate the impact of preschools on food quality and socioeconomic discrepancies in food habits.…”

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Design, Methods, and Participation in Riksmaten Young Children—A Swedish National Dietary Survey

Bjermo,

Patterson,

Petrelius Sipinen

et al. 2024

Current Developments in Nutrition

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Section: Discussionmentioning

confidence: 99%

Design, Methods, and Participation in Riksmaten Young Children—A Swedish National Dietary Survey

Bjermo,

Patterson,

Petrelius Sipinen

et al. 2024

Current Developments in Nutrition

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“…The public is actively involved to varying degrees. For example, HBM is also used in community-based studies to respond to local concerns about environmental health risks or by civil society organisations [38,39]. Many residents of the Orange Area consider HBM a way to help them identify PFAS levels that may be harmful to their health, take protective steps to reduce the potential health risk for adults and children, and address potential hazards.…”

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Health and Psychological Concerns of Communities Affected by Per- and Poly-Fluoroalkyl Substances: The Case of Residents Living in the Orange Area of the Veneto Region

Menegatto,

Zamperini

2023

IJERPH

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Residents of an extensive area of the Veneto Region (Italy) face one of the largest technological disasters due to per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS). On the basis of a risk gradient of contamination, the affected territories were divided into 4 areas: Red (of maximum exposure, where a human biomonitoring programme (HBM) was activated), Orange, Yellow, and Green. This article presents a case study of residents who live in the Orange Area, the second area in terms of contamination, excluded from the HBM. Semi-structured interviews were conducted with 17 residents engaged in promoting a legal procedure to exercise their right to know. Grounded theory and a thematic analysis method were used. Overall, the findings revealed that experiencing contamination causes a negative psychosocial impact on the residents’ lives; difficulty accessing information; living with uncertainty, caused by the lack of institutional and health support and medical consultation; a sense of abandonment; difficulty managing preventive and protective actions; and the deterioration of relationships, on the basis of the social comparison with residents of the Red Area, to whom HBM was granted and where the concept of health ostracism has emerged. This study demonstrated that biomonitoring may help reduce discomfort in the case of contamination by informing people of their chemical exposure.

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Sustainable Approaches for Managing Phthalate Pollution: Navigating Challenges, and Establishing the Future of Environmental Protection

Marcharla,

Chauhan,

Hariharan

et al. 2024

Advanced Sustainable Systems

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Phthalates have become a widespread environmental pollutant that has severe implications for aquatic and terrestrial ecosystems. They are found in various sources, including industrial processes, consumer products, and food packaging, resulting in significant environmental contamination. Their persistence and ability to bioaccumulate present significant risks, especially impacting reproductive, developmental, and endocrine systems in humans. This review explores how phthalates function as mixed micropollutants, adding complexity to their evaluation and control in environmental systems. It also focuses on remediation strategies using novel biotechnological approaches, such as enzymatic degradation, genetic engineering, microbial remediation, and nanotechnology‐based approaches. Enzymatic degradation utilizes specific enzymes for the breakdown of phthalates, thereby, transforming them into less toxic metabolites. Novel genetic engineering techniques have opened possibilities for improving the breakdown of phthalates by microorganisms, offering potential solutions for more efficient remediation. Nanotechnology‐based approaches showcase the effectiveness of nanomaterials in absorbing and breaking down phthalates on a molecular scale. This review also highlights the importance of microbial consortia and biochar‐microbial composites for environmental restoration. The unique contribution of this review lies in its comprehensive analysis of advanced biotechnological strategies for phthalate remediation, emphasizing the synergistic potential of novel techniques to protect and safeguard the environment for future generations.

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Application of human biomonitoring data to support policy development, raise awareness and environmental public health protection among countries within the HBM4EU project

Cited by 6 publications

References 118 publications

Design, Methods, and Participation in Riksmaten Young Children—A Swedish National Dietary Survey

Design, Methods, and Participation in Riksmaten Young Children—A Swedish National Dietary Survey

Health and Psychological Concerns of Communities Affected by Per- and Poly-Fluoroalkyl Substances: The Case of Residents Living in the Orange Area of the Veneto Region

Sustainable Approaches for Managing Phthalate Pollution: Navigating Challenges, and Establishing the Future of Environmental Protection

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