Chlorinated dibenzodioxins and dibenzofurans (PCDD/F) in blood and human milk of non occupationally exposed persons living in the vicinity of a municipal waste incinerator

E. Deml, I. Mangelsdorf, H. Greim

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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 languageEnglish
Pages (from-to)1941-1950
Number of pages10
JournalChemosphere
Volume33
Issue number10
DOIs
StatePublished - Nov 1996
Externally publishedYes

Keywords

  • Blood
  • Milk
  • Municipal waste incinerator
  • PCDD
  • PCDF

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