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dichlorophen and Obesity

dichlorophen has been researched along with Obesity in 1 studies

Dichlorophen: Nontoxic laxative vermicide effective for taenia infestation. It tends to produce colic and nausea. It is also used as a veterinary fungicide, anthelmintic, and antiprotozoan. (From Merck, 11th ed.)

Obesity: A status with BODY WEIGHT that is grossly above the recommended standards, usually due to accumulation of excess FATS in the body. The standards may vary with age, sex, genetic or cultural background. In the BODY MASS INDEX, a BMI greater than 30.0 kg/m2 is considered obese, and a BMI greater than 40.0 kg/m2 is considered morbidly obese (MORBID OBESITY).

Research Excerpts

ExcerptRelevanceReference
"A dose-dependent increase in prevalence of obesity was observed in the groups with inter-quartile urinary concentrations of 2,5-dichlorophenol (2,5-DCP)."7.77The association between urinary concentrations of dichlorophenol pesticides and obesity in children. ( Twum, C; Wei, Y, 2011)
"A dose-dependent increase in prevalence of obesity was observed in the groups with inter-quartile urinary concentrations of 2,5-dichlorophenol (2,5-DCP)."3.77The association between urinary concentrations of dichlorophenol pesticides and obesity in children. ( Twum, C; Wei, Y, 2011)

Research

Studies (1)

TimeframeStudies, this research(%)All Research%
pre-19900 (0.00)18.7374
1990's0 (0.00)18.2507
2000's0 (0.00)29.6817
2010's1 (100.00)24.3611
2020's0 (0.00)2.80

Authors

AuthorsStudies
Twum, C1
Wei, Y1

Other Studies

1 other study available for dichlorophen and Obesity

ArticleYear
The association between urinary concentrations of dichlorophenol pesticides and obesity in children.
    Reviews on environmental health, 2011, Volume: 26, Issue:3

    Topics: Adolescent; Anthelmintics; Child; Chlorophenols; Dichlorophen; Environmental Exposure; Female; Human

2011