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Distribution of polybrominated diphenyl ethers in breast milk from North China: Implication of exposure pathways

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CHEMOSPHERE
卷 74, 期 11, 页码 1429-1434

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PERGAMON-ELSEVIER SCIENCE LTD
DOI: 10.1016/j.chemosphere.2008.12.030

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Polybrominated diphenyl ethers (PBDEs); Human breast milk; Exposure pathway; Congener pattern; China

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  1. Chinese Natural Science Foundation [20677032, 20637030]
  2. Tianjin Municipal Science and Technology Commission [06YFJMJC13000]
  3. New Century Talent Program and National Center for innovation Research on Circular Economy of Nankai University

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The breast milk concentrations of polybrominated diphenyl ethers (PBDEs: sum of eight congeners: BDE-28, 47. 99, 100, 153, 154, 183 and 209) were determined (by high resolution gas chromatographic high resolution mass spectrometry) in samples from primiparous women collected in 2006 in Tianjin, China. Dietary and lifestyle habits of the participants were obtained by questionnaires. The median total PBDE concentration (including BDE-28, 47, 99,100,153,154,183) was 2500 pg g (1) lipid weight, ranging from 1700 to 4500 pg g 1 lipid weight. These levels were in the same range as those from Europe and Japan but much lower than those from North America. The congener profile in China was also different from other countries. The contribution of BDE-28 was around 15%, much higher than any other country, implying that a different Penta-BDE formulation might be used in the Chinese market. The lower ratio of the sum of BDE-47, 99, and 100 to the sum of BDE-153 and 154 suggested that Octa-products were in more demand in China. A significant correlation was found between a woman's PBDE concentration and the time she used electronic appliances (h/d). This implies that electronics are a potential source of PBDEs to people. Inhalation or ingestion of particulate matter (Such as dust) may also be an important exposure pathway. There was no significant correlation between the PBDE concentration and the consumption of meat, fish, and milk. Further research is needed to determine the specific contribution of each exposure route and their health effects. (C) 2008 Elsevier Ltd. All rights reserved.

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