Exposure to the pesticide DDT and risk of diabetes and hypertension: Systematic review and meta-analysis of prospective studies

CONCLUSIONS: Evidence from prospective studies suggests that exposure to p,p'-DDE, the main breakdown product of p,p'-DDT, might increase the risk of developing T2D; such increase may be apparent only at low levels. Exposure to p,p'-DDE may also increase the risk of having HTN; however, further evidence is required.PMID:34700204 | DOI:10.1016/j.ijheh.2021.113865

Source: International Journal of Hygiene and Environmental health - October 26, 2021 Category: Environmental Health Authors: Jos é Ángel Hernández-Mariano Mary Carmen Baltazar-Reyes Eduardo Salazar-Mart ínez Lea A Cupul-Uicab Source Type: research