Polybrominated Diphenyl Ethers (PBDEs) and Bioaccumulative Hydroxylated PBDE Metabolites in Young Humans from Managua, Nicaragua

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Authors

María Athanasiadou · Stockholm University

Kristina Jakobsson · National Autonomous University of Nicaragua

Abstract

Unexpectedly, very high levels of PBDEs were found in children from an urban area in a developing country. Also, for the first time, hydroxylated PBDE metabolites were found to bioaccumulate in human serum.

Topics & Keywords

Toxic Organic Pollutants Impact Effects and risks of endocrine disrupting chemicals Air Quality and Health Impacts

UN Sustainable Development Goals

Sustainable cities and communities

Publication Details

Published in: Environmental Health Perspectives

Volume 116, Issue 3, pp. 400-408

DOI: 10.1289/ehp.10713

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