Serum Polybrominated Diphenyl Ether (PBDE) Levels Are Higher in Children (2–5 Years of Age) than in Infants and Adults

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Authors

Leisa‐Maree Toms · The University of Queensland

Andreas Sjödin · Centers for Disease Control and Prevention

Fiona Harden · Queensland University of Technology

Peter Hobson · Sullivan Nicolaides Pathology

Richard S. Jones · Centers for Disease Control and Prevention

Emily Edenfield · Centers for Disease Control and Prevention

Jochen F. Mueller

Abstract

The observed peak concentration at 2.6-3 years of age is later than the period when breast-feeding is typically ceased. This suggests that in addition to the exposure via human milk, young children have higher exposure to these chemicals and/or a lower capacity to eliminate them.

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Toxic Organic Pollutants Impact Effects and risks of endocrine disrupting chemicals Carcinogens and Genotoxicity Assessment

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Published in: Environmental Health Perspectives

Volume 117, Issue 9, pp. 1461-1465

DOI: 10.1289/ehp.0900596

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Serum Polybrominated Diphenyl Ether (PBDE) Levels Are Higher in Children (2–5 Years of Age) than in Infants and Adults

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