Health risk assessment for polychlorinated biphenyls, polychlorinated dibenzo-p-dioxins and dibenzofurans, and polychlorinated naphthalenes in seafood from Guangzhou and Zhoushan, China

Jiang, Qinting; Hanari, Nobuyasu; Miyake, Yuichi; Okazawa, Tsuyoshi; Lau, Ridge K.F.; Chen, Kun; Wyrzykowska, Barbara; So, Man Ka; Yamashita, Nobuyoshi; Lam, Paul K.S.

doi:10.1016/j.envpol.2006.11.002

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“…This common homologue pattern, according to previous researches, was typical for the industrial thermal sources (Liu et al, 2014). The PCN homologue patterns in soil samples were different from patterns that have been reported in seafood from Guangzhou and Zhoushan, China, which were dominated by TrCNs and PeCNs (over 60% in mass) (Jiang et al, 2007). The similar research conducted by Kannan et al(1998) in soil, sediment, and biota collected near the site of a former chlor-alkali plant in Japan also found different distribution of homologues.…”

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Concentration and distribution of PCNs in ambient soil of a municipal solid waste incinerator

Tian

Xie

et al. 2014

Science of The Total Environment

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Section: Comparison Of Pcn Homologue and Congener Profilescontrasting

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Concentration and distribution of PCNs in ambient soil of a municipal solid waste incinerator

Tian

Xie

et al. 2014

Science of The Total Environment

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“…These were derived from the United States Agency for Toxic Substances and Disease Registry (ATSDR) in a manner similar to the way in which the reference dose (RfD) and reference concentration are determined by the United States Environmental Protection Agency (USEPA) (Jiang et al, 2006 27,2007). The noncancer health risks from the consumption of vegetables by Akumadan residents were assessed by estimating the relevant hazard ratios (HRs) (Eq.…”

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The Use and Fate of Pesticides in Vegetable-Based Agro-Ecosystems in Ghana

Ntow¹

2008

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All rights reserved. No part of this publication or the information contained herein may be reproduced, stored in a retrieval system, or transmitted in any form or by any means, electronic, mechanical, by photocopying, recording or otherwise, without written prior permission from the publishers. Although all care is taken to ensure integrity and the quality of this publication and the information herein, no responsibility is assumed by the publishers nor the author for any damage to the property or persons as a result of operation or use of this publication and/or the information contained herein.Published by: Taylor & Francis/Balkema PO Box 447, 2300 AK Leiden, The Netherlands e-mail: Pub. NL@tandf.co.uk www.balkema.nl, www.taylorandfrancis.co.uk, To the memory of Dr. Akosua Werekoa (aka Awo), this thesis is dedicated to her, my wife, Mrs Bernice Worlanyo Ntow and my parents, Francis Andrews Ntow andMargaret Kyei (Yaa Saah), whom God has used to bring me this far. Contents AcknowledgementsChapter 1 Introduction 1Chapter 2 Farmer perceptions and pesticide use practices in vegetable production in Ghana 9Chapter 3 Dissipation of endosulfan in field-grown tomato (Lycopersicon esculentum) and cropped soil at Akumadan 27Chapter 4The impact of agricultural runoff on the quality of two streams at Akumadan and Tono 43Chapter 5 Occupational exposure to pesticides: blood cholinesterase activity in farmers at Akumadan 57Chapter Introduction GeneralWorldwide pesticide usage has increased tremendously since the 1960s. It has largely been responsible for the "green revolution", i.e. the massive increase in food production obtained from the same surface of land with the help of mineral fertilisers (nitrogen, phosphorus, potassium), more efficient machinery and intensive irrigation. The use of pesticides helped to significantly reduce crop losses and to improve the yield of crops such as corn, maize, vegetables, potatoes and cotton. Notwithstanding the beneficial effects of pesticides, their adverse effects on environmental quality and human health have been well documented worldwide and constitute a major issue that gives rise to concerns at local, regional, national and global scales (Planas et al., 1997; Huber et al., 2000; Kidd et al., 2001; Cerejeira et al., 2003). Residues of pesticides contaminate soils and water, persist in the crops, enter the food chain, and finally are ingested by humans with foodstuffs and water. Furthermore, pesticides can be held responsible for contributing to biodiversity losses and deterioration of natural habitats (Sattler et al., 2006). There have been reported instances of pest resurgence, development of resistance to pesticides, secondary pest outbreaks and destruction of non-target species. Despite the fact that pesticides are also applied in other sectors, agriculture can undoubtedly be seen as the most important source of adverse effects (Hoyer and Kratz, 2001; cited in Sattler et al., 2006).The application of different pesticides varies with the region. For instance, in North Ameri...

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“…Residues of POPs, such as dichlorodiphenyltrichloroethane (DDT), hexachlorobenzene (HCB), hexachlorocyclohexane (HCH), chlordane, polychlorinated dibenzo-p-dioxins and polychlorinated dibenzofurans (PCDD/Fs), and polychlorinated biphenyls (PCBs) have been found in marine fish, mollusks, crabs, and shrimp in the coastal areas of China (Yang et al 2006;Jiang et al 2007;Liu et al 2007;Miyake et al 2008). Residents of coastal areas who have a habit of consuming sea fish are more exposed to POPs (Leng et al 2009).…”

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