Levels of DDT residues in human milk of Venezuelan women from various rural populations.
Sci Total Environ
; 186(3): 203-7, 1996 Jul 30.
Article
in En
| MEDLINE
| ID: mdl-8677428
ABSTRACT
The levels of DDT residues were studied in 145 breast milk samples 25 days postpartum from women living in various rural populations where DDT has been used in farming activities and to interrupt malaria transmission. All participants showed quantifiable milk levels of DDT residues in the range from 5.1 to 68.3 micrograms/l and their levels significantly increased (P < 0.05) with maternal age. The determination of DDT residues (as DDE) in human milk was performed after a saponification process by gas chromatography with electron-capture detection. Confirmatory analysis was achieved using high-performance liquid chromatography with a diode array detection.
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Collection:
01-internacional
Database:
MEDLINE
Main subject:
Pesticide Residues
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DDT
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Insecticides
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Milk, Human
Limits:
Adolescent
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Adult
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Female
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Humans
Country/Region as subject:
America do sul
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Venezuela
Language:
En
Journal:
Sci Total Environ
Year:
1996
Document type:
Article
Affiliation country:
Venezuela
Publication country:
HOLANDA
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HOLLAND
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NETHERLANDS
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NL
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PAISES BAJOS
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THE NETHERLANDS