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Invited Perspective: How Can Studies of Chemical Mixtures and Human Health Guide Interventions and Policy?

Authors :
Braun, Joseph M.
Sears, Clara G.
Source :
Environmental Health Perspectives. Nov2021, Vol. 129 Issue 11, p111304-1-111304-2. 2p.
Publication Year :
2021

Abstract

In the article, the authors discuss how studies of chemical mixtures and human health can be used as guides in the creation of policies and interventions to prevent the health effects of said mixtures to humans. Also cited are the tools used to analyze the health effects like the Bayesian kernel machine regression and weighted quantile sums regression, and the research showing the effectiveness of behavioral interventions in preventing the adverse health effects of chemicals like phthalates.

Details

Language :
English
ISSN :
00916765
Volume :
129
Issue :
11
Database :
Academic Search Index
Journal :
Environmental Health Perspectives
Publication Type :
Academic Journal
Accession number :
153962691
Full Text :
https://doi.org/10.1289/EHP10318