Urinary concentrations of 2,4-dichlorophenol and 2,5-dichlorophenol in the U.S. population (National Health and Nutrition Examination Survey, 2003-2010): trends and predictors.

ABSTRACT:

Background

2,4-Dichlorophenol (2,4-DCP), 2,5-dichlorophenol (2,5-DCP), and their precursors are widely used in industry and in consumer products. Urinary concentrations of these dichlorophenols (DCPs) have been measured as part of four National Health and Nutrition Examination Survey (NHANES) cycles in order to assess the exposure to these compounds or their precursors among the general U.S. population.

Objectives

We identified predictors and evaluated trends in DCP concentrations according to race/ethnicity, age, sex, family income, and housing type.

Methods

We used analysis of covariance to examine associations of various demographic parameters and survey cycle with urinary concentrations of DCPs during NHANES 2003-2010. We also conducted weighted logistic regressio

SUBMITTER: Ye X 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC3984229 | biostudies-literature | 2014 Apr

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature