Epidemiology. Environment and disease risks

Stephen M Rappaport, Martyn T Smith, Stephen M Rappaport, Martyn T Smith

Abstract

A new paradigm is needed to assess how a lifetime of exposure to environmental factors affects the risk of developing chronic diseases.

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Figure 1. Characterizing the exposome
Figure 1. Characterizing the exposome
The exposome represents the combined exposures from all sources that reach the internal chemical environment. Toxicologically important classes of exposome chemicals are shown. Signatures and biomarkers can detect these agents in blood or serum.

Source: PubMed

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