RT Journal Article
SR Electronic
T1 Emerging Contaminants: A Potential Human Health Concern for Sensitive Populations
JF PDA Journal of Pharmaceutical Science and Technology
JO PDA J Pharm Sci Technol
FD Parenteral Drug Association (PDA)
SP 215
OP 218
DO 10.5731/pdajpst.2015.01034
VO 69
IS 2
A1 Kiranmayi P. Mangalgiri
A1 Ke He
A1 Lee Blaney
YR 2015
UL http://journal.pda.org/content/69/2/215.abstract
AB Pharmaceuticals and other xenobiotic molecules are being increasingly detected in drinking water, food crops, and breast milk. This issue represents a novel toxicological concern, especially for sensitive populations like pregnant women and breastfeeding infants. This commentary calls for more interdisciplinary research efforts focused on elucidating the transfer of contaminants of emerging concern from mother to child, as well as the relevant toxicological impacts on the child. The need for more tangible efforts to reduce pharmaceutical loads in environmental systems is also highlighted.