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Exposome — Wikipedia (en)

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The exposome is a concept used to describe environmental exposures that an individual encounters throughout life, and how these exposures impact biology and health. It encompasses both external and internal factors, including chemical, physical, biological, and social factors that may influence human health. In 2023, the Banbury Exposomic Consortium established a consensus definition of the exposome as, "Briefly, the exposome is posited as an integrated compilation of all physical, chemical, biological, and (psycho)social influences that 'impact biology'. The field of exposomics thus examines the comprehensive and cumulative effects of these factors by integrating data from interdisciplinary methodologies and data streams to drive discovery". The study of the exposome has become a useful tool in understanding the interplay between genetics and environmental factors in the development of diseases, with a particular focus on chronic conditions. The concept has been widely applied in fields such as epidemiology, toxicology, and public health, among others, and has led to significant advances in our understanding of disease etiology and prevention. By considering the cumulative effect of multiple exposures, it provides a holistic approach to the study of gene-environment interactions, allowing for a more accurate assessment of disease risk and the identification of potential intervention strategies. Environmental exposures can have a significant impact on an individual's health. Exposure to air pollution, for example, has been linked to an increased risk of respiratory disease, heart disease, and even premature death. Similarly, exposure to certain chemicals in consumer products has been linked to an increased risk of cancer and other health problems. In addition to external factors, the internal exposome can also influence an individual's health outcomes. For example, genetics can play a role in how an individual's body processes and responds to environmental exposures, while the gut microbiome can affect an individual's immune system and overall health. As our understanding of the exposome continues to evolve, it is likely that we will gain new insights into the complex interplay between our environment and our health.

Tema degli esploratori: scienze della vita e salute (deposito sistematico; categoria «Epidemiology»).
Fonte: Wikipedia in inglese, voce «Exposome» — https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Exposome
Wikidata Q1384754: «theoretical totality of human environmental exposures» (dati Wikidata in CC0 1.0) — https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q1384754
Autori: i contributori di Wikipedia (cronologia: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Exposome?action=history).
Licenza: Creative Commons Attribuzione-Condividi allo stesso modo 4.0 (CC BY-SA 4.0) — https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/4.0/. Il riuso richiede attribuzione e stessa licenza.
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