STOA publishes study on cumulative impact of environmental exposures on human health

The European Parliament's Panel for the Future of Science and Technology (STOA) has published a study on 'Human exposome research: Potential, limitations and public policy implications'. The study was released on 30 April 2025 and examines the emerging field of exposomics, which studies the cumulative impact of environmental exposures on human health. It highlights the limitations of established environmental health research and advocates a more comprehensive approach. The report explores exposomics' application in various sectors, including urban planning, chemical safety, climate adaptation, child health, workplace safety, clinical practice, and citizen empowerment. It emphasises the need for improved exposure assessments, integration of data, international collaboration, and sustainable data infrastructure. The report discusses the potential of artificial intelligence in advancing exposomics, and addresses ethical considerations for the field. Finally, the study outlines options for integrating exposomics into EU policies to improve public health, regulatory decision-making, and innovation. It highlights the opportunity to create a large-scale European Human Exposome Initiative to position the EU as a global innovation leader.

STOA study: 'Human exposome research: Potential, limitations and public policy implications'