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29 lis 2023 · Overview. Dioxins are environmental pollutants. They belong to the so-called dirty dozen – a group of dangerous chemicals known as persistent organic pollutants (POPs). Dioxins are of concern because of their highly toxic potential. Experiments have shown they affect several organs and systems.
Dioxins and dioxin-like compounds (DLCs) are a group of chemical compounds that are persistent organic pollutants (POPs) in the environment. They are mostly by-products of burning or various industrial processes or, in the case of dioxin-like PCBs and PBBs, unwanted minor components of intentionally produced mixtures. [1] [2]
7 gru 2023 · Dioxins are called persistent organic pollutants (POPs), meaning they take a long time to break down once they are in the environment. Dioxins are highly toxic and can cause cancer, reproductive and developmental problems, damage to the immune system, and can interfere with hormones.
27 lip 2021 · Dioxins are a group of highly toxic chemical compounds that are harmful to health. They can cause problems with reproduction, development, and the immune system. They can also disrupt hormones...
People are exposed to dioxins primarily by eating contaminated food, in particular animal products where dioxins are absorbed and stored in fat tissue. More than 90% of human exposure is through meat, dairy products, and fish and shellfish, according to the World Health Organization (WHO).
3 wrz 2010 · Dioxins are arguably one of the most notorious anthropogenic environmental toxicants. How this came to pass can be tied to a number of widely reported cases over the last several decades. Herein, Hites reviews the chemistry, prevalence, and environmental spread of dioxins to illustrate their links to environmental policy.
Dioxins and dioxin-like substances, including PCBs, are persistent organic pollutants (POPs) covered by the Stockholm Convention. They can travel long distances from the source of emission, and bioaccumulate in food chains.
