Evaluating non-targeted analysis methods for chemical characterization of organic contaminants in different matrices to estimate children's exposure.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Children are vulnerable to environmental exposure of contaminants due to their small size, lack of judgement skills, as well as their proximity to dust, soil, and other environmental sources. A better understanding about the types of contaminants that children are exposed to or how their bodies retain or process these compounds is needed.

Objective

In this study, we have implemented and optimized a methodology based on non-targeted analysis (NTA) to characterize chemicals in dust, soil, urine, and in the diet (food and drinking water) of infant populations.

Methods

To evaluate potential toxicological concerns associated with chemical exposure, families with children between 6 months and 6 years of age from underrepresented groups were recruited in the great

SUBMITTER: Cui D 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC10148696 | biostudies-literature | 2023 Apr

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature