Main Title |
Intrauterine exposure of humans to PCBs : newborn effects / |
Author |
Fein, G. ;
Jacobson, J. L. ;
Jacobson, S. W. ;
Schwarz, P. ;
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Other Authors |
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CORP Author |
Michigan Univ., Ann Arbor. School of Public Health. ;Wayne State Univ., Detroit, MI. Dept. of Psychology.;Environmental Research Lab.-Duluth, MN. |
Publisher |
Environmental Research Laboratory, Office of Research and Development, U.S. Environmental Protection Agency, |
Year Published |
1984 |
Report Number |
EPA-600/3-84-060; PB84188887 |
Stock Number |
PB84-188887 |
OCLC Number |
20587111 |
Subjects |
Newborn infants--Effect of drugs on--United States ;
Abnormalities, Drug-Induced--epidemiology ;
Body Burden ;
Fishes ;
Infant, Newborn, Diseases--chemically induced ;
Maternal-Fetal Exchange ;
Polychlorinated Biphenyls--poisoning ;
Newborn infants--United States--Effect of drugs on
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Additional Subjects |
Toxicology ;
Fetuses ;
Chlorine organic compounds ;
Humans ;
Exposure ;
Food consumption ;
Pregnancy ;
Fishes ;
Lake Michigan ;
Behavior ;
Polychlorinated biphenyls ;
Intrauterine ;
Mothers milk
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Internet Access |
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Holdings |
Library |
Call Number |
Additional Info |
Location |
Last Modified |
Checkout Status |
EHAM |
EPA-600/3-84-060 |
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Region 1 Library/Boston,MA |
05/25/2016 |
ELDD |
EPA-600/3-84-060 |
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CCTE/GLTED Library/Duluth,MN |
07/01/2010 |
NTIS |
PB84-188887 |
Some EPA libraries have a fiche copy filed under the call number shown. |
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07/26/2022 |
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Collation |
ii, 84 leaves : illustrations |
Abstract |
The effect of low-level chronic exposure to polychlorinated biphenyls (PCBs) from consumption of Lake Michigan fish was assessed in pregnant women and their newborn offspring. Low levels of PCBs remain in the human body for some time, and caused, in this sample, decreases in birth weight, head circumference, and gestational age of the newborn. PCBs appeared to be transmitted to the infants prior to birth through the maternal serum, and after birth through breast milk. Behavioral deficiencies were observed in the infants exposed to PCBs both in autonomic immaturity and depressed responsiveness. |
Notes |
"May 1984." Final report. Sponsoring agency: Environmental Research Laboratory, Office of Research and Development, U.S. Environmental Protection Agency. Includes bibliographical references. Photocopy's cover title: Intrauterine exposure of humans to PCBs (polychlorinated biphenyls). Photocopy. |