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Urinary levels of dimethoate, bisphenol A and benzo[a]pyrene in first-year students of Hohai University from different geographical regions
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This study measured levels of dimethoate (a pesticide), bisphenol A (a plasticizer), and benzo[a]pyrene (a combustion byproduct) in the urine of first-year university students in Southwest China. Students from different regions showed different chemical exposure levels, and obesity was linked to higher concentrations of some toxicants.
The average level of environmental chemical accumulation in freshmen is lower in Southwest China and differs in youth who live in different regions. In addition, obesity is correlated with higher toxin levels in youth.
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