Influence of fishing technique on organochlorine pesticide accumulation in fish and its possible human health risk in the republic of Benin.

E. Yehouenou; A. Pazou; J.P. Azehoun; T. Ahoyo; P.E. Aleodjrodo; N.M. van Straalen; C.A.M. van Gestel

doi:10.1007/s00128-013-1054-z

Influence of fishing technique on organochlorine pesticide accumulation in fish and its possible human health risk in the republic of Benin.

E. Yehouenou, A. Pazou, J.P. Azehoun, T. Ahoyo, P.E. Aleodjrodo, N.M. van Straalen, C.A.M. van Gestel

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Abstract

In Bénin different techniques are used for large-scale commercial fishing, Acadjas (enclosures constructed in the river) and Whédos (holes made in the river banks). This study aimed at assessing the extent of contamination related to these fishing techniques. Fish contained residues of DDT and its metabolites, α-endosulfan, dieldrin, aldrin, endrin and lindane. Pesticide levels were similar in fish from Acadjas and Whédos, except for higher α-endosulfan levels in fish from the Whédos. Comparing pesticide intake levels through fish consumption with tolerable daily intake levels showed that in all cases risk for human health is low. © 2013 Springer Science+Business Media New York.

Original language	English
Pages (from-to)	278-282
Journal	Bulletin of Environmental Contamination and Toxicology
Volume	91
DOIs	https://doi.org/10.1007/s00128-013-1054-z
Publication status	Published - 2013

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Yehouenou, E., Pazou, A., Azehoun, J. P., Ahoyo, T., Aleodjrodo, P. E., van Straalen, N. M., & van Gestel, C. A. M. (2013). Influence of fishing technique on organochlorine pesticide accumulation in fish and its possible human health risk in the republic of Benin. Bulletin of Environmental Contamination and Toxicology, 91, 278-282. https://doi.org/10.1007/s00128-013-1054-z

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In: Bulletin of Environmental Contamination and Toxicology, Vol. 91, 2013, p. 278-282.

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