Serum Dioxin Concentrations and Bone Density and Structure in the Seveso Women’s Health Study

摘要

Background: 2,3,7,8-Tetrachlorodibenzo- p -dioxin (TCDD), a widespread environmental contaminant, is a known endocrine disruptor. In animal studies, TCDD exposure impairs bone metabolism and increases fragility. To our knowledge, no epidemiologic studies