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| Titel: |
Comparison of dioxin and PCB concentrations in human breast milk samples from Hong Kong and the Netherlands |
| Auteur: |
Soechitram, S. D. Chan, S. M. Nelson, E. A. S. Brouwer, A. Sauer, P. J. J. |
| Verschenen in: |
Food additives and contaminants. Pt. A, Chemistry, analysis, control, exposure & risk assessment |
| Paginering: | Jaargang 20 (2003) nr. 1 pagina's 65-69 |
| Jaar: |
2003-01 |
| Inhoud: |
The adverse effects of dioxins and polychlorinated biphenyls (PCBs) on human health are of increasing concern. These lipophilic compounds are concentrated through the food chain and are present in human milk. This study compares PCB levels in human milk samples from Hong Kong and Dutch mothers. Ten breast milk samples from Hong Kong and 10 from the Netherlands were collected during home visits between 2 and 6 weeks postpartum. Total toxic equivalence (TEQ) of dioxin and PCBs were determined using the DR-CALUX® bioassay. The total dioxin and PCB levels in breast milk samples for Hong Kong ranged from 3.1 to 29.9 pg TEQ g-1 lipid and for the Netherlands from 8.9 to 89.5 pg TEQ g-1 lipid. Despite Hong Kong's high degree of industrialization, the levels of dioxin and PCBs were fourfold lower in the Hong Kong than in the Dutch samples. This may be due to a lower dietary intake of dioxins and PCBs in Hong Kong because of lower background levels of these contaminants or to different food habits. |
| Uitgever: |
Taylor & Francis |
| Bronbestand: |
Elektronische Wetenschappelijke Tijdschriften |
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