Wijbenga A, Hutzinger O
Naturwissenschaften. 1984 May;71(5):239-46. doi: 10.1007/BF00441332.
The interaction of chemicals with biological organisms is as old as life itself. Chemical pollution is usually considered to be human interference with natural chemical cycles and the release of man-made, unnatural compounds. The article traces five areas of chemical pollution and health hazards: air pollution, water pollution, occupational exposure, pollution from agricultural practices and contamination of food. It is suggested that historic perspective can aid in rational and prudent evaluation of present-day pollution problems.
化学物质与生物有机体之间的相互作用和生命本身一样古老。化学污染通常被认为是人类对自然化学循环的干扰以及人造的、非天然化合物的释放。本文追溯了化学污染和健康危害的五个领域：空气污染、水污染、职业暴露、农业活动污染以及食品污染。有人认为，历史视角有助于对当今的污染问题进行合理且审慎的评估。
