Publications by authors named "V G Cilia-Lopez"
Fluorides are contaminants that occur frequently and, generally, naturally in groundwater, affecting countries that depend on these waters for irrigation and human consumption. Chronic exposure to fluorides generates various health effects; therefore, this research was based on education and risk communication to contribute to the resolution of the problem of fluoride exposure in the population. The objective was to develop the capacity to design risk communication programs for personnel involved in the response and management of environmental health risks, with emphasis on fluoride exposure.
View Article and Find Full Text PDFLevels of persistent organic pollutants in cane toads (Rhinella marina) differ among sites with varying industrial and agricultural activities.
Environ Toxicol Pharmacol
October 2023
Article Synopsis
- The study captured cane toads in four different regions of Mexico impacted by human activities and analyzed their liver tissue for organochlorine pesticides and polychlorinated biphenyls.
- The levels of these pollutants in the toads' livers varied significantly, with the highest levels found at two sites: one linked to industrial activities and the other to agricultural practices.
- The presence of pesticide metabolites and isomers also provided insights into both past and recent exposure, indicating that cane toads can serve as effective bioindicators for monitoring environmental pollution.
The primary source of fluoride exposure is groundwater, but evidence suggests that beverages and food are additional fluoride sources. Intake of these products at an early age affects the optimal functioning of soft organs. An increase in sweetened beverage consumption by the pediatric population has been reported, suggesting an increase in fluoride exposure.
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- Obesity is a global issue that arises from various interconnected factors, including lifestyle, stress, and urban design, all of which contribute to unhealthy eating habits and chronic inflammation.
- The obesogenic environment (OE) is identified as a harmful factor, and its role is exacerbated by the prevalence of caloric-rich foods within the food system.
- Additionally, environmental pollutants are highlighted as significant contributors to obesity, as they disrupt metabolic processes linked to weight gain, suggesting the need to include pollution as a key factor in understanding the OE.
Background: Fluoride is an inorganic element, which can be found in high concentrations in groundwater. Its consumption and exposure have consequences on human health. The objective of this study was to evaluate fluoride exposure and develop a health risk assessment in children from an urban area with hydrofluorosis in Mexico.
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