Clemente Batalha Pardal, Diana (Date of defense: 2018-05-07)
Although universal and unavoidable, aging does not occur in a uniform way. In this dissertation, we assessed the effects of early life exposure to pro-inflammatory risk factors (air pollution and obesity) ...
Birks, Laura Ellen (Date of defense: 2018-12-03)
With the recent evolution of mobile communication, there is a lack of understanding of increased radiofrequency (RF) exposure from these new technologies, especially among children. Little is known about ...
Manzano Salgado, Cyntia Beatriz (Date of defense: 2017-12-04)
Perfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS), such as perfluorooctanesulfonic acid (PFOS) and perfluorooctanoic acid (PFOA), are synthetic chemicals commonly used in industrial and commercial products including ...
Valvi, Damaskini (Date of defense: 2014-09-15)
Acumulada evidencia en estudios experimentales sugiere que la exposición a contaminantes capaces de interrumpir el sistema endocrino podría alterar las vías moleculares de los procesos de regulación ...
Gascon Merlos, Mireia (Date of defense: 2014-07-03)
Persistent organic pollutants (POPs), bisphenol A (BPA) and pthalates may increase the risk of respiratory infections and allergic diseases in infants and the effects might last until, at least, ...
Montazeri, Parisa (Date of defense: 2021-12-15)
Research over the previous decades has shown us that early life influences have long-term effects on health and disease. Emerging science supports a role in the pathogenesis of obesity and cardiovascular ...
De Bont, Jeroen (Date of defense: 2020-12-11)
Understanding the determinants of childhood obesity has never been more urgent given the high levels across the world. It is increasingly recognized that the urban environment may affect childhood growth ...