A survey of measured levels and dietary sources of selected organochlorine pesticide residues and metabolites in human sera from a rural population

In general, the serum levels increased with age, with males having slightly higher levels than females. Consumption of eggs from home-raised hens contributed substantially to increased serum concentrations of trans-nonachlor, heptachlor epoxide, and oxychlordane; consumption of home-grown root veget...

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Published inAmerican journal of public health (1971) Vol. 78; no. Jul 88; pp. 828 - 830
Main Author Stehr-Green, P A
Format Journal Article
LanguageEnglish
Published 01.07.1988
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Blood serum
Food
Organochlorine pesticides
Rural areas
USA
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Summary:In general, the serum levels increased with age, with males having slightly higher levels than females. Consumption of eggs from home-raised hens contributed substantially to increased serum concentrations of trans-nonachlor, heptachlor epoxide, and oxychlordane; consumption of home-grown root vegetables likewise contributed to increased serum concentrations of trans-nonachlor and oxychlordane. (Abstract amended)
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ISSN:0090-0036