Publications by authors named "Hai-Xin Tu"
Article Synopsis
- The study investigates the link between exposure to chlorinated paraffins (CPs), a type of persistent organic pollutant, and the prevalence of allergic diseases in children and adolescents in the Pearl River Delta region of China.
- A survey with 131,304 participants highlighted that increased levels of CPs in particulate matter are significantly associated with allergic rhinitis, atopic eczema, and allergic conjunctivitis, showing specific odds ratios for each condition.
- The research suggests that overweight and obese individuals may be at an even higher risk for these allergic diseases; however, further studies are necessary to confirm these findings and explore the underlying mechanisms.
