Abstract
The concentrations of chlorinated dibenzodioxins and dibenzofurans (PCDD/F) in human blood and in milk from non-occupationally exposed persons living in the vicinity of a municipal waste incinerator were determined. As compared to background levels in the general population in Germany the results give no indication of an enhanced body burden of PCDD/F. This is in agreement with earlier investigations in the same area, showing normal background concentrations in soil, fruit and vegetables. In conclusion, no direct health hazard related to PCDD/F-emissions from a local municipal waste incinerator may be expected.
MeSH terms
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Adolescent
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Adult
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Aged
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Benzofurans / adverse effects
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Benzofurans / blood*
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Benzofurans / metabolism
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Body Burden
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Body Weight / drug effects
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Child
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Cohort Studies
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Dibenzofurans, Polychlorinated
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Environmental Exposure*
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Female
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Germany
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Humans
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Incineration / standards
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Male
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Middle Aged
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Milk, Human / chemistry*
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Milk, Human / metabolism
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Polychlorinated Dibenzodioxins / analogs & derivatives*
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Polychlorinated Dibenzodioxins / blood
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Polychlorinated Dibenzodioxins / metabolism
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Polychlorinated Dibenzodioxins / toxicity
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Soil Pollutants / toxicity*
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Waste Management
Substances
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Benzofurans
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Dibenzofurans, Polychlorinated
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Polychlorinated Dibenzodioxins
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Soil Pollutants