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

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  • Stehr-Green, P.A.
  • Farrar, J.A.
  • Burse, V.W.
  • Royce, W.G.
  • Wohlleb, J.C.

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We measured serum levels of 11 pesticide residues and metabolites in 85 rural-dwelling persons. 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. Health risks, if any, that may be attributable to these 'background' levels of exposure remain to be fully characterized in this, and all other, affected populations.

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  • Stehr-Green, P.A. & Farrar, J.A. & Burse, V.W. & Royce, W.G. & Wohlleb, J.C., 1988. "A survey of measured levels and dietary sources of selected organochlorine pesticide residues and metabolites in human sera from a rural population," American Journal of Public Health, American Public Health Association, vol. 78(7), pages 828-830.
    • Handle: RePEc:aph:ajpbhl:1988:78:7:828-830_1
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