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Chronic exposure to low levels of POPs is a new risk factor for common metabolic and cardiovascular diseases.

Awareness of POPs as a risk factor can guide health interventions and weight management strategies.

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Recently, chronic exposure to low POPs has emerged as a new risk factor for common metabolic diseases and cardiovascular diseases.
Duk‐Hee Lee et al. · BioEssays · 2020

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The claim is based on emerging research linking POPs to diseases.

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Lipophilic Environmental Chemical Mixtures Released During Weight‐Loss: The Need to Consider Dynamics

Duk‐Hee Lee et al. · BioEssays · 2020

DOI 10.1002/bies.201900237

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