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Media type:
E-Article
Title:
Susceptibility to Environmental Pollutants among Minorities
Contributor:
Rios, Richard;
Poje, Gerald V.;
Detels, Roger
Published:
SAGE Publications, 1993
Published in:
Toxicology and Industrial Health, 9 (1993) 5, Seite 797-820
Language:
English
DOI:
10.1177/074823379300900507
ISSN:
0748-2337;
1477-0393
Origination:
Footnote:
Description:
Susceptibility to environmental pollutants involves both biological and nonbiobgical factors. Individuals belonging to minority groups are much more likely to be subject to a number of these factors. This paper examines biological susceptibility of minorities to environmental pollutants and provides specific examples of susceptibility resulting from: genetic makeup; occupation; other factors such as compromised health status, exposure to mixtures of pollutants, substance abuse, and unemployment; and social inequality of access to health care, education, and communication skills. Recommendations are made for specific actions and for additional studies.