Document Type
Article
Publication Date
2010
DOI
10.3390/ijerph7082988
Publication Title
International Journal of Environmental Research and Public Health
Volume
7
Issue
7
Pages
2988-3005
Abstract
Recent evidence suggests that endocrine disrupting chemicals (EDCs) may cause perturbations in endogenous hormonal regulation that predispose to weight gain. Using data from NHANES (1999-2002), we investigated the association between body mass index (BMI), waist circumference (WC) and selected persistent organic pollutants (POPs) via multiple linear regressions. Consistent interaction was found between gender, ln oxychlordane and ln p,p' DDT. Also, we found an association between WC and ln oxychlordane and ln hpcdd in subjects with detectable levels of POPs, whereas an association between WC and ln p,p' DDT was observed in all subjects. Furthermore, ln Ocdd showed an increase with higher WC and BMI, whereas, ln trans-nonachlor decreased with higher BMI. Hence, BMI and WC are associated with POPs levels, making the chemicals plausible contributors to the obesity epidemic.
Original Publication Citation
Elobeid, M.A., Padilla, M.A., Brock, D.W., Ruden, D.M., & Allison, D.B. (2010). Endocrine disruptors and obesity: An examination of selected persistent organic pollutants in the NHANES 1999-2002 data. International Journal of Environmental Research and Public Health, 7(7), 2988-3005. doi: 10.3390/ijerph7082988
Repository Citation
Elobeid, Mai A.; Padilla, Miguel A.; Brock, David W.; Ruden, Douglas M.; and Allison, David B., "Endocrine Disruptors and Obesity: An Examination of Selected Persistent Organic Pollutants in the NHANES 1999-2002 Data" (2010). Psychology Faculty Publications. 6.
https://digitalcommons.odu.edu/psychology_fac_pubs/6