Investigation of Blood DDT Residual Level in Women and Children in a Pesticide-contaminated Area
- VernacularTitle:某农药污染地区妇女和儿童血中DDT的残留水平
- Author:
Yanrang WANG
;
Qian WANG
;
Ming ZHANG
- Publication Type:Journal Article
- Keywords:
Pesticides;
DDT;
Women;
Children;
Level of environmental exposure
- From:
Journal of Environment and Health
1992;0(04):-
- CountryChina
- Language:Chinese
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Abstract:
Objective To investigate the effects of DDT (dichloro-diphenyl-trichloroethane) residuals in the surrounding environment of a pesticide plant on the health of women and children. Methods 50 pairs of children aged 6-10 years and their mothers were investigated during Jan-Jul, 2005. The venous blood samples were collected, the levels of DDT and its 4 metabolites (p,p’-DDE, p,p’-DDT, p,p’-DDD and o,p’-DDT) were determined by GC-ECD and the biochemical indexes of blood were assayed. Each participant completed a questionnaire for information on health history and lifestyle and underwent a prenatal health examination. Results The blood lipid levels were abnormal in 18 percent of mothers. The level of blood total DDT in mothers and children was 8.42 and 11.98 ng/ml respectively. o,p’-DDT and p,p’-DDD were not detected. The level of p,p’-DDE and total DDT in children’s blood was higher than that in the women’s. Conclusion DDT has been accumulated in some degree in the blood of women and children in the area.
