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.
Original language | English |
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Pages (from-to) | 1941-1950 |
Number of pages | 10 |
Journal | Chemosphere |
Volume | 33 |
Issue number | 10 |
DOIs | |
State | Published - Nov 1996 |
Externally published | Yes |
Keywords
- Blood
- Milk
- Municipal waste incinerator
- PCDD
- PCDF