Polychlorinated biphenyls in residents around the river Krupa, Slovenia, Yugoslavia

Journal Article · Thu Dec 01 00:00:00 EST 1988 · Bull. Environ. Contam. Toxicol.; (United States)

DOI:https://doi.org/10.1007/BF02021038· OSTI ID:6396474

Jan, J; Tratnik, M

The present investigation reports fairly high levels of PCBs in human blood and skin in the residents of the river Krupa gorge. The population was not occupationally exposed to PCBs. It is suggested that the river Krupa is the source of PCB pollution. Dermal absorption could be the predominant route of entry of PCBs for residents of this region. The concentration of PCBs was determined by high resolution GL chromatography.

• Research Organization: Public Health Institute of Slovenia, Ljubljana (Yugoslavia)
• OSTI ID: 6396474
• Journal Information: Bull. Environ. Contam. Toxicol.; (United States), Vol. 41:6
• Country of Publication: United States
• Language: English

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