Sources of polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbons exposure and their effects on glycolipid metabolism in pregnant women and their newborn in Haikou City, China.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbons (PAHs) are a class of large organic compounds that persist in the environment and are classified as an important subset of persistent organic pollutants (POPs). This study aimed to assess PAH exposure in pregnant women and newborns in Haikou City, China, and evaluate their impact on glycolipid metabolism.

Methods

A total of 300 pregnant women and their newborns were selected for the study between May 2022 and December 2023. Data on lifestyle and dietary habits were collected, and PAH levels in venous blood and umbilical cord blood were measured using gas chromatography-mass spectrometry. Glycolipid metabolism indicators, including fasting plasma glucose (FPG), triglycerides (TG), total cholesterol (TC), high-density lipoprotein (HD

SUBMITTER: Cheng X 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC11788389 | biostudies-literature | 2024

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature