Sustained high concentrations of PCBs in Faroese pregnant women despite dietary intervention., Organohalogen Compounds 2003
Faroe Islanders have consumed pilot whales since Medieval times. However, the pilot whale meat has been found to be contaminated with methylmercury and the blubber with POPs, including PCB and DDE. Since 1985 investigations have therefore been carried out in the Faroe Islands to establish the exposu...
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| Summary: | Faroe Islanders have consumed pilot whales since Medieval times. However, the pilot whale meat has been found to be contaminated with methylmercury and the blubber with POPs, including PCB and DDE. Since 1985 investigations have therefore been carried out in the Faroe Islands to establish the exposure levels in pregnant women and the potential adverse effects of the pollutants |
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