Integrated Human Biomonitoring and Exposure Assessment of Persistent Organic Pollutants
A special issue of Toxics (ISSN 2305-6304). This special issue belongs to the section "Exposome Analysis and Risk Assessment".
Deadline for manuscript submissions: 10 July 2026 | Viewed by 140
Special Issue Editors
Interests: human biomonitoring of POPs; environmental monitoring of POPs; exposure to chemicals of general and vulnerable populations; dietary exposure to environmental contaminants; congener specific analyses of POPs
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Interests: food contamination and safety; environmental exposure assessment; bioaccumulation in food chains; human biomonitoring; waste incineration and industrial pollution; persistent organic pollutants (POPs)
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Special Issue Information
Dear Colleagues,
Managing the risks associated with exposure to toxicants is a priority for national authorities, who rely on solid scientific evidence to protect public health. Within the risk assessment process, exposure assessment represents a crucial step. Among the various methodologies available, Human Biomonitoring (HBM)—the measurement of chemical substances or their metabolites in human fluids and tissues—is considered the most reliable tool for assessing population exposure. By measuring the actual concentration of chemicals within the body, HBM provides a comprehensive overview of the total intake from all pathways (inhalation, ingestion, skin contact) and sources (food, water, air, consumer products). The data generated through HBM offer the scientific foundation necessary for health management, enabling authorities to identify priority chemicals, establish reference values, and pinpoint highly exposed subgroups. Ultimately, these findings guide policy-making and risk management actions to prevent adverse health effects.
This Special Issue focuses specifically on “Integrated Human Biomonitoring and Exposure Assessment of Persistent Organic Pollutants (POPs)”.
We welcome original research and reviews covering specialized scientific studies as well as large-scale national programs regarding POPs subject to elimination, restriction, or unintentionally produced, as well as candidates for the Stockholm Convention. We are particularly interested in articles concerning:
- Vulnerable populations: including studies on children and/or pregnant and breastfeeding women to estimate fetal and neonatal exposure.
- Complex exposure scenarios: such as monitoring residents of contaminated sites requiring remediation, environmental hot spots, or occupationally exposed workers.
- Advanced methodologies: analysis of simultaneous exposure to multiple chemicals (mixtures).
- Trends: investigations into geographical and temporal trends in the general population.
We invite you to contribute your latest research to this Special Issue to further our collective understanding of human exposure to POPs and strengthen the scientific basis for public health protection.
Best regards,
Dr. Elena Dellatte
Dr. Stefania Paola De Filippis
Guest Editors
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Keywords
- human biomonitoring
- exposure assessment
- persistent organic pollutants
- dioxins and PCBs
- vulnerable populations
- sites to be remediated
- environmental emergencies
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