Lake Michigan fish consumption as a source of polychlorinated biphenyls in human cord serum, maternal serum, and milk

Journal Article · Tue Mar 01 04:00:00 EST 1983 · Am. J. Public Health; (United States)

DOI:https://doi.org/10.2105/AJPH.73.3.293· OSTI ID:5990743

Schwartz, P M; Jacobson, S W; Fein, G; Jacobson, J L; Price, H A

Reported consumption of Lake Michigan sport fish was examined in relation to the levels of polychlorinated biphenyls (PCBs) in biological samples provided by a sample of maternity patients. Fish consumption was correlated with PCB levels in maternal serum and milk but not in cord serum. PCB levels in serum increased with age, but were unrelated to social class, parity, or weight. Women who breast fed consumed as much fish as women who did not and their maternal and cord sera PCB levels were similar.

• Research Organization: School of Public Health, University of Michigan, Ann Arbor
• OSTI ID: 5990743
• Journal Information: Am. J. Public Health; (United States), Journal Name: Am. J. Public Health; (United States) Vol. 73:3; ISSN AJHEA
• Country of Publication: United States
• Language: English

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AQUATIC ORGANISMS
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