环境污染物暴露对儿童免疫系统发育的影响

Effects of environmental pollutant exposure on the development of immune system in children

  • 摘要: 环境污染物的暴露会导致炎症因子释放和免疫功能受损。本文基于粗放式电子垃圾拆解污染现场,通过检测重金属、有机污染物、大气污染物等环境污染物内、外暴露水平,儿童外周血炎症细胞、细胞因子和接种Ⅰ类疫苗后血清特异性抗体浓度等免疫相关指标,探讨环境污染物暴露对儿童免疫系统发育的影响及其健康风险。结果发现,粗放式电子垃圾拆解区各类污染物处于较高水平,长期污染物暴露可造成儿童机体呈现慢性低度炎症状态,疫苗接种所产生的特异性抗体滴度较低且与污染物暴露水平负相关,儿童黏膜免疫系统受损,感冒、腹泻等呼吸、消化系统病症的发生频率增加,儿童免疫功能的变化与年龄、性别、营养状况和复合暴露有关。由于机体低度炎症是衰老和慢性疾病的重要因素,也是各类器官系统损伤和疾病发生的主要诱发因素,随着年龄的增长,罹患心血管疾病、糖尿病、神经退行性疾病和自身免疫性疾病等慢性疾病的发病风险不断加大。研究提示,环境污染物暴露可通过干扰儿童期免疫系统的正常发育,增加成年后罹患相关疾病的风险。这些研究可为制定针对性的疫苗接种政策和慢性疾病的早期防控提供科学依据。

     

    Abstract: Exposure to environmental pollutants can lead to the release of inflammatory factors and impaired immune function. Based on the e-waste recycling area, aiming to investigate the impact of pollutants on children's immune system development and associated health risks, this study measures the levels of internal and external exposure to environmental pollutants, including heavy metals, organic pollutants, and atmospheric pollutants, along with immune-related markers such as peripheral blood inflammatory cells, cytokines, and serum-specific antibody concentrations following Class Ⅰ vaccination. The results shows that pollutant levels in the e-waste recycling area are high. Long-term exposure leads to chronic low-grade inflammation in children. The titers of specific antibodies post-vaccination are low and negatively correlated with the pollutant exposure level. Children exhibit a compromised mucosal immune system, leading to increased occurrences of respiratory and digestive issues like influenza and diarrhea. Age, gender, nutritional status, and combined exposure are associated with changes in children's immune function. Low-grade inflammation is a key factor in aging and chronic diseases, as well as a major predisposing factor for various organ system injuries and diseases. It increases the risk of cardiovascular diseases, diabetes, neurodegenerative disorders, and autoimmune diseases as children grow older. This study suggests that exposure to environmental pollutants can increase the risk of related diseases in adulthood by interfering with the normal development of the immune system in childhood. These studies provide a scientific basis for targeted vaccination policies and early chronic disease prevention strategies.

     

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