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No Association Between Unintentional Head Injuries and Early-Life Exposure to Tetrachloroethylene (PCE)-Contaminated Drinking Water.

Objective: Because of emerging evidence that early-life exposure to the solvent tetrachloroethylene (PCE) has long-lasting neurological consequences, we examined the risk of unintentional head injuries following prenatal and childhood exposure to PCE-contaminated drinking water. Methods: Participant...

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Publicado en:Journal of Occupational & Environmental Medicine Vol. 58; no. 10; pp. 1040 - 1046
Autores principales: Aschengrau, Ann, Gallagher, Lisa G., Winter, Michael R., Vieira, Veronica M., Janulewicz, Patricia A., Webster, Thomas F., Ozonoff, David M.
Formato: research tables/charts Journal Article
Publicado: Lippincott Williams & Wilkins Oct2016
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Sumario:Objective: Because of emerging evidence that early-life exposure to the solvent tetrachloroethylene (PCE) has long-lasting neurological consequences, we examined the risk of unintentional head injuries following prenatal and childhood exposure to PCE-contaminated drinking water. Methods: Participants provided information on head injuries and other relevant characteristics in a self-administered questionnaire. Exposure to PCE was modeled using a leaching and transport algorithm set in water system modeling software. Results: We did not observe any evidence of an increased risk of any type of head injury among exposed participants. Conclusions: PCE is a widespread water pollutant. Thus, documenting possible health effects of early-life exposure is vital for ensuring that drinking water regulations adequately protect vulnerable populations.