POPs are a major concern in toxicology due to their persistence, bioaccumulation, and potential for long-range environmental transport. These chemicals can accumulate in the fatty tissues of living organisms, including humans, and magnify through the food chain, leading to higher concentrations at higher trophic levels. This bioaccumulation can lead to serious health risks such as cancer, damage to the nervous and immune systems, reproductive disorders, and endocrine disruption.
