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Transfer of chlorinated hydrocarbons in the food chain lichen > reindeer > man

Journal Article · · Chemosphere; (United States)

Lichen Caladonia alpestris collected in the Northern part of Sweden were analyzed together with samples of reindeer and wolf living in the same area. From these results one can estimate the annual intake of these compounds by Lapplanders. The amount ingested by lapplanders is far below the maximum permissible limit set for the intake of chlorinated hydrocarbons through food.

Research Organization:
IAEA, Monaco
OSTI ID:
5000375
Journal Information:
Chemosphere; (United States), Journal Name: Chemosphere; (United States) Vol. 14:11-12; ISSN CMSHA
Country of Publication:
United States
Language:
English