STUDY OF PESTICIDE-RESIDUES IN MICHIGANS GENERAL POPULATION, 1968-70

  • 1 January 1977
    • journal article
    • research article
    • Vol. 11  (3) , 111-115
Abstract
A study undertaken in Michigan [USA] from August 1968-April 1970 showed that the county of residence was the most significant factor for determining pesticide residue levels in humans. Occupation, sex and location of residence were also determined to be associated with blood residue levels. Residues of .SIGMA.DDT and dieldrin were greater in persons 45 yr or older. No relationships were detected between blood Hb and blood residue values. In general, as the blood levels for glucose, cholesterol, uric acid and creatinine increased, so did the levels of pesticide residues. When all variables were used, no equation could be developed which would reliably predict a blood residue level given these demographic characteristics.

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