The Faroes Statement: Human Health Effects of Developmental Exposure to Chemicals in Our Environment

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• Personal Author:
  Bellinger D ; Bergman A ; Cordier S ; Davey-Smith G ; Eskenazi B ; Gee D ; Grandjean P ; Gray K ; Hanson M ; Heindel JJ ; Heinzow B ; Hertz-Picciotto I ; Hu H ; Huang TT-K ; Jensen TK ; Landrigan, Philip J. ; McMillen IC ; Murata, Kiyoshi ; Ritz B ; Schoeters G ; Skakkebaek NE ; Skerfving S ; van den Hazel P ; Weihe P
• Description:
  The periods of embryonic, foetal and infant development are remarkably susceptible to environmental hazards. Toxic exposures to chemical pollutants during these windows of increased susceptibility can cause disease and disability in infants, children and across the entire span of human life. Among the effects of toxic exposures recognized in the past have been spontaneous abortion, congenital malformations, lowered birthweight and other adverse effects. These outcomes may be readily apparent. However, even subtle changes caused by chemical exposures during early development may lead to important functional deficits and increased risks of disease later in life. The timing of exposure during early life has therefore become a crucial factor to be considered in toxicological assessments. During 20-24 May 2007, researchers in the fields of environmental health, environmental chemistry, developmental biology, toxicology, epidemiology, nutrition and paediatrics gathered at the International Conference on Fetal Programming and Developmental Toxicity, in Torshavn, Faroe Islands. The conference goal was to highlight new insights into the effects of prenatal and early postnatal exposure to chemical agents, and their sustained effects on the individual throughout the lifespan. The conference brought together researchers to focus on human data and the translation of laboratory results to elucidate the environmental risks to human health. [Description provided by NIOSH]
• Subjects:
  Chemistry Environmental Exposure Environmental Pollution Epidemiology Hazardous Substances Men Occupational Health Pregnancy Risk Assessment Risk Factors Safety Toxicology Women

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• Keywords:
  Biological Effects Chemical Agents Chemical Properties Children Environmental Exposure Environmental Hazards Environmental Health Exposure Levels Health Effects Humans Nutrition Pollutants Prenatal Exposure Risk Factors Toxins

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• ISSN:
  1742-7835
• Document Type:
  Text
• Funding:
  Grant
• Genre:
  Journal Article
• Place as Subject:
  California ; Massachusetts ; Michigan ; New York ; North Carolina ; OSHA Region 1 ; OSHA Region 2 ; OSHA Region 4 ; OSHA Region 5 ; OSHA Region 9
• CIO:
  National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health (NIOSH)
• Topic:
  Workplace Safety & Health
• Location:
  North America
• Pages in Document:
  73-75
• Volume:
  102
• Issue:
  2
• NIOSHTIC Number:
  nn:20055828
• Citation:
  Basic Clin Pharmacol Toxicol 2008 Feb; 102(2):73-75
• Contact Point Address:
  Philippe Grandjean, Department of Environmental Medicine, Institute of Public Health, University of Southern Denmark, Winsloewsparken 17, 5000 Odense C, Denmark
• Email:
  pgrand@hsph.harvard.edu
• Federal Fiscal Year:
  2008
• Performing Organization:
  Harvard School of Public Health
• Peer Reviewed:
  False
• Start Date:
  20050701
• Source Full Name:
  Basic & Clinical Pharmacology & Toxicology
• End Date:
  20280630
• Collection(s):
  National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health
• Main Document Checksum:
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• Download URL:
  https://stacks.cdc.gov/view/cdc/213594/cdc_213594_DS1.pdf
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