environmental pollutants
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Maternal and Infant Pollutant Exposure through Breastfeeding in Industrial Punjab
Abstract: Because of their lasting presence, bioaccumulation in the food chain and/or potential for transferring to infants through breastfeeding, environmentally persistent chemical pollutants, such as per- and polyfluoroalkyl compounds (PFAs), pesticides, heavy metals and industrial emissions, represent significant public health threats. A study was conducted using a structured questionnaire to gather information about maternal demographics (age, education, marital status), how mothers were exposed to environmental contaminants through occupational activities, the ways …
Published in International Journal of Environmental Noise and Pollution Control · Vol. 4, Issue 2, 2026 Read article
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Environment, Health, and Carcinogenic Concerns in the Light of Microvita Theory
Abstract: This study examines the relationship between environmental health, carcinogenic risks, and P.R. Sarkar’s microvita theory, introduced in 1986. Microvita are described as subtle entities that influence both physical and mental realms, potentially interacting with environmental factors and playing a role in health and disease, particularly in the process of carcinogenesis. By merging this philosophical concept with modern scientific insights, the study offers a fresh perspective on addressing environmental hazards that …
Published in Journal of Energy, Environment & Carbon Credits · Vol. 15, Issue 2, 2025 · pp. 8–18 Read article
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Health Hazards of Nanoparticles and Environmental Pollutants
Abstract: The exponential growth in the use of nanoparticles and the prevalence of environmental pollutants have raised significant concerns regarding their health hazards. Nanoparticles, owing to their unique physicochemical properties—such as small size, high surface areatovolume ratio, and chemical reactivity—can penetrate biological barriers, including the bloodbrain barrier, and interact at the cellular and molecular levels. This can lead to oxidative stress, inflammation, and cellular dysfunction, ultimately resulting in potential toxicity. Similarly, …
Published in Research and Reviews: A Journal of Toxicology · Vol. 15, Issue 1, 2025 · pp. 1–9 Read article