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Polybrominated Diphenyl Ethers (PBDEs) in U.S. Mothers' Milk.
- Source :
-
Environmental Health Perspectives . Nov2003, Vol. 111 Issue 14, p1723-1729. 7p. 1 Chart, 3 Graphs. - Publication Year :
- 2003
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Abstract
- Investigates the concentration and distribution of polybrominated diphenyl ether (PBDE) congeners in milk from mothers in Austin, Texas. Utilization of PBDE as flame retardants; Increase PBDE concentration in the U.S. compared to Europe; Potential toxicity to nursing infants; Role of PBDE in causing neurodevelopmental toxicities; Need to determine if animal fat in food is the major route of exposure.
- Subjects :
- *POLYBROMINATED diphenyl ethers
*BREAST milk
*BREASTFEEDING
Subjects
Details
- Language :
- English
- ISSN :
- 00916765
- Volume :
- 111
- Issue :
- 14
- Database :
- Academic Search Index
- Journal :
- Environmental Health Perspectives
- Publication Type :
- Academic Journal
- Accession number :
- 11553860
- Full Text :
- https://doi.org/10.1289/ehp.6466