The Exposome: A New Paradigm for Studying the Environmental Influence on Health

First mentioned in 2015, the concept of the exposome initially emerged from the need to reflect the critical role of the environment on health and disease in research.
Since its introduction, the concept—sensitive not only to rapid developments in general knowledge and technology but also to dramatic changes in geoclimatic conditions—has evolved remarkably.

Contents

1. Introduction
2. Definition, Terminology, and Scope
3. Categories of Exposomes
4. Exposomic Assessment
5. Methodologies Used in Exposome Research
6. Methods for Measuring Exposure
7. Exposure Measurement Technologies
8. Interpretation of Exposome Study Results
9. Evaluation Considerations Imposed by the Dynamic Nature of the Exposome – Timing of Assessment
10. The Need for a Multidisciplinary and Collaborative Approach in Exposome Studies
11. The Relevance of the Exposome Concept and Research to Clinical Practice