Concentrations of polybrominated diphenyl ethers in matched samples of indoor dust and breast milk in New Zealand

Polybrominated diphenyl ethers (PBDEs) are present in many consumer goods. There is evidence that PBDEs are toxic to humans, particular young children. The purpose of this study was to assess indoor dust as an exposure source for PBDEs. Concentrations of 16 PBDEs were determined in dust samples from...

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Main Authors: Jonathan D. Coakley, Stuart J. Harrad, Emma Goosey, Nadeem Ali, Alin-Constantin Dirtu, Nele Van den Eede, Adrian Covaci, Jeroen Douwes, Andrea 't Mannetje
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Elsevier 2013-09-01
Series:Environment International
Online Access:http://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S0160412013001384