Association between Polycyclic Aromatic Hydrocarbon Exposure and Diarrhea in Adults

Objective: Polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbons (PAHs) are not only natural but also anthropogenic contaminants that exist in many places the environment. Human beings often accidentally ingest PAHs via smoking. Furthermore, smoking may increase risk of bowel disorder, including diarrhea and other gastrointestinal problems. Therefore, PAH exposure is hypothesized to be related risk. This study discusses association between United States adult population. Method: 10,537 participants from National Health Nutrition Examination Survey (NHANES 2001–2006) were involved this cross-sectional analysis. Bowel disorders assessed examination stool frequency type. The concentrations urinary metabolites used evaluate exposure. habits was using a multivariate logistic regression model with covariate assessment gender, age, race, liver function, kidney common chronic health diseases. Results: All except 1-hydroxynaphthalene, 1-hydroxypyrene, 9-hydroxyfluorene substantially correlated an increased (p < 0.05) after modification relevant covariables. revealed significant group females 0.05). all 2-hydroxyphenanthrene, show significantly positive non-obesity (BMI 30, p Conclusions: highly associated among population States, especially female populations. More research necessary shed light on pathophysiological mechanisms diarrhea.