Environmental toxicants include a variety of substances, such as:
Pesticides: Chemicals used to kill or control pests. Heavy metals: Elements like lead, mercury, and cadmium that can cause harmful effects. Polychlorinated biphenyls (PCBs): Industrial chemicals that have been banned in many countries but persist in the environment. Pharmaceuticals: Drugs that can enter the environment through improper disposal or excretion. Endocrine disruptors: Chemicals that can interfere with hormonal systems.
