Date of Award
1-1-2013
Language
English
Document Type
Dissertation
Degree Name
Doctor of Philosophy (PhD)
College/School/Department
Department of Environmental Health Sciences
Content Description
1 online resource (xvi, 221 pages) : illustrations (some color), color map.
Dissertation/Thesis Chair
David O Carpenter
Committee Members
Erin Bell, David Spink, Roger Sokol, Richard Haase
Keywords
cardiovascular diseases, hypertension, metabolic diseases, obesity, persistent organic pollutants, type II diabetes, Metabolic syndrome, Persistent pollutants, Mohawk Indians, Health and race
Subject Categories
Environmental Health | Epidemiology | Public Health
Abstract
Background: The metabolic syndrome (MetS) is a group of diseases that tend to occur together, including diabetes, hypertension, central obesity, cardiovascular disease and hyperlipidemia. Exposure to persistent organic pollutants (POPs) such as polychlorinated biphenyls (PCBs) and organochlorine pesticides (OCPs) have been associated with increased risk of development of several of the components of the MetS.
Recommended Citation
Aminov, Zafar Zayirovich, "Exposure to persistent organic pollutants and metabolic diseases" (2013). Legacy Theses & Dissertations (2009 - 2024). 819.
https://scholarsarchive.library.albany.edu/legacy-etd/819