GC-MS is applied in various epidemiological studies, including:
1. Exposure Assessment: It helps in assessing human exposure to environmental pollutants and studying the relationship between exposure levels and health outcomes. 2. Toxicological Studies: GC-MS is used to study the toxicokinetics and toxicodynamics of hazardous substances, providing insights into their effects on human health. 3. Metabolomics: In metabolomic studies, GC-MS is employed to analyze metabolic profiles and identify biomarkers associated with diseases or environmental exposures. 4. Pharmacoepidemiology: It is used to detect and quantify pharmaceutical residues and their metabolites in biological samples, aiding in the study of drug usage patterns and potential adverse effects.
