Bhagat Jacky, Singh Nisha, Shimada Yasuhito
Graduate School of Regional Innovation Studies, Mie University, Tsu, Mie, Japan.
Mie University Zebrafish Research Center, Tsu, Mie, Japan.
Front Toxicol. 2024 Feb 27;6:1322386. doi: 10.3389/ftox.2024.1322386. eCollection 2024.
Emerging contaminants, including pharmaceuticals, personal care products, microplastics, and per- and poly-fluoroalkyl substances, pose a major threat to both ecosystems and human health in Southeast Asia. As this region undergoes rapid industrialization and urbanization, the increasing presence of unconventional pollutants in water bodies, soil, and various organisms has become an alarming concern. This review comprehensively examines the environmental challenges posed by emerging contaminants in Southeast Asia and recent progress in toxicity testing methods. We discuss the diverse range of emerging contaminants found in Southeast Asia, shedding light on their causes and effects on ecosystems, and emphasize the need for robust toxicological testing methods. This review is a valuable resource for researchers, policymakers, and environmental practitioners working to mitigate the impacts of emerging contaminants and secure a sustainable future for Southeast Asia.
新兴污染物，包括药品、个人护理产品、微塑料以及全氟和多氟烷基物质，对东南亚的生态系统和人类健康都构成了重大威胁。随着该地区快速工业化和城市化，水体、土壤及各种生物体中非常规污染物的日益增多已成为一个令人担忧的问题。本综述全面审视了东南亚新兴污染物带来的环境挑战以及毒性测试方法的最新进展。我们讨论了在东南亚发现的各种新兴污染物，阐明了它们的成因及其对生态系统的影响，并强调了强大的毒理学测试方法的必要性。本综述对于致力于减轻新兴污染物影响并为东南亚确保可持续未来的研究人员、政策制定者和环境从业者而言是一份宝贵的资源。
