No POPS

Article Abstract:

Persistent organic pollutants (POPS), of which 12 have been identified and 9 of which are pesticides, are the object or a worldwide movement to limit production and emissions. They are resistant to most typed of degradation and tend to be transported over long distances to show up in life forms in locations far from the release points. They travel easily through the food chain accumulating in fatty tissues in top-level predators. Issues of elimination vs risk management are important and will be taken up by the intergovernmental negotiation committee to be set up to prepare a global POPs treaty

Economic aspects, Risk management, Pollution control industry, International relations, Industrialized countries, Control, Industrial nations, Mosquitoes, Mosquito control

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Dietary exposure to PCBs and dioxins in children

Article Abstract:

Dietary exposure of children in the general population of the Netherlands to polychlorinated biphenyls (PCBs) and dioxins is discussed. About 400 mother-infant pairs were studied. Neurobehavioral, hormonal and immunological end points at 2 weeks, 3 months and 18 months were studied to find out about developmental effects. Lactational transfer was found to be a major source of PCBs and dioxins. After weaving the young child is still more exposed than is an adult. Effects observed correlated with prenatal, as opposed to lactational, exposure.

Netherlands, Health aspects, Infants, Lactation, Food contamination, Prenatal influences

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Most unwanted persistent organic pollutants

Article Abstract:

The United Nations Environment Programme (UNEP) has identified 12 organic chemical compounds as powerful threats to human health and the health of other life on the planet. They are the most unwanted persistent organic pollutants (POPs). Effect on the developing human fetus is of great concern as is the effect on babies through breast milk. They may be endocrine disruptors. Led by UNEP, an the first international effort to control them is being launched.

Pests, Biological control, Breast milk

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