Cuando el Entorno Deja Huella
Teratogénesis y los Riesgos del Ambiente en el Desarrollo Embrionario
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embryonic development, teratogenesis, environmental pollution, birth defects, occupational exposureAbstract
During human development, the embryo goes through critical stages in which any alteration, no matter how small, can leave a permanent mark. Teratogenesis is the process by which external agents interfere with embryonic development, causing structural or functional abnormalities in the fetus. The constant increase in population, industrialization and urbanization, and the lack of strict regulations have allowed air pollution to contribute significantly. Air, soil, and water pollution, as well as occupational exposure to hazardous substances, have been shown to have a significant impact on the development of birth defects. Understanding how our environment can affect the embryonic process is crucial, allowing us to identify potential risk factors to which we are exposed and reduce the potential development of birth defects.
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