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Time Trends of Persistent Organic Pollutants and Heavy Metals in Umbilical Cord Blood of Inuit Infants Born in Nunavik (Québec, Canada) between 1994 and 2001.

Authors :
Dallaire, Frederic
Dewailly, Eric
Muckle, Gina
Ayotte, Pierre
Source :
Environmental Health Perspectives. Oct2003, Vol. 111 Issue 13, p1660. 5p. 2 Charts, 2 Graphs, 1 Map.
Publication Year :
2003

Abstract

Discusses the time trends of persistent organic pollutants and heavy metals in the umbilical cord blood of inuit infants born in Nunavik, Quebec, Canada between 1994 and 2001. Quantities of marine food consumed; Reduction of lead and mercury concentrations; Changes in dietary habits; Decrease in food contamination.

Details

Language :
English
ISSN :
00916765
Volume :
111
Issue :
13
Database :
Academic Search Index
Journal :
Environmental Health Perspectives
Publication Type :
Academic Journal
Accession number :
11451610
Full Text :
https://doi.org/10.1289/ehp.6269