Comparison of dioxin and PCB concentrations in human breast milk samples from Hong Kong and the Netherlands

S.D. Soechitram; S.M. Chan; E.A. Nelson; A. Brouwer; P.J. Sauer

doi:10.1080/0265203021000031528

Comparison of dioxin and PCB concentrations in human breast milk samples from Hong Kong and the Netherlands

S.D. Soechitram, S.M. Chan, E.A. Nelson, A. Brouwer, P.J. Sauer

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The adverse effects of dioxins and polychlorinated biphenyls (PCBs) on human health are of increasing concern. These lipophilic compounds are concentrated through the food chain and are present in human milk. This study compares PCB levels in human milk samples from Hong Kong and Dutch mothers. Ten breast milk samples from Hong Kong and 10 from the Netherlands were collected during home visits between 2 and 6 weeks postpartum. Total toxic equivalence (TEQ) of dioxin and PCBs were determined using the DR-CALUX® bioassay. The total dioxin and PCB levels in breast milk samples for Hong Kong ranged from 3.1 to 29.9 pg TEQ g

Original language	English
Pages (from-to)	165-169
Number of pages	5
Journal	Food, Additives and Contaminants
Volume	20
Issue number	1
DOIs	https://doi.org/10.1080/0265203021000031528
Publication status	Published - 2003

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