Main Title |
Pesticides in People: Total Mercury Levels in Selected Human Tissues, Idaho-1973-74. |
Author |
Gabica, J. ;
Benson, W. ;
Loomis., M. ;
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CORP Author |
Idaho State Dept. of Health and Welfare, Boise.;Environmental Protection Agency, Washington, D.C. Office of Pesticide Programs. |
Year Published |
1975 |
Report Number |
EPA-68-02-0552; |
Stock Number |
PB-276 889 |
Additional Subjects |
Mercury(Metal) ;
Hazardous materials ;
Humans ;
Toxicology ;
Tables(Data) ;
Tissues(Biology) ;
Histology ;
Idaho ;
Concentration(Composition) ;
Age ;
Sex ;
Geography ;
Kidney ;
Liver ;
Brain ;
Residues ;
Sampling ;
Procedures ;
Autopsy ;
Reprints ;
Toxic substances ;
Organs(Anatomy)
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Holdings |
Library |
Call Number |
Additional Info |
Location |
Last Modified |
Checkout Status |
NTIS |
PB-276 889 |
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 |
5p |
Abstract |
Total mercury levels were determined in human tissues taken at autopsy from six hospitals in the three basic geographical areas of Idaho. Of the 242 specimens analyzed, 76 percent contained detectable mercury. Levels were compared with respect to the age, sex, and geographic residence of autopsied individuals. Mean levels detected were 1.04 ppm in kidney tissue, 0.34 ppm in liver, and 0.08 ppm in brain. Mean mercury levels for the three geographical areas were: southeastern Idaho, 0.22 ppm; southwestern Idaho, 0.80 ppm; and northern Idaho, 0.43 ppm. The relatively high means in southwestern Idaho specimens may be related to the preponderance of natural cinnabar deposits in that portion of the state. |
Supplementary Notes |
Pub. in Pesticides Monitoring Jnl., v9 n2 p59-63, Sep 75. |
Availability Notes |
Included in the report, Journal Articles on Worker Exposure. Group 2, PB-276 880. |
Title Annotations |
Reprint: Pesticides in People: Total Mercury Levels in Selected Human Tissues, Idaho-1973-74, |
PUB Date Free Form |
1975 |
Category Codes |
6T; 57Y; 68G |
NTIS Prices |
(Order as PB-276 880, MF A01) |
Primary Description |
500/01 |
Document Type |
NT |
Cataloging Source |
NTIS/MT |
Control Number |
323732519 |
Origin |
NTIS |
Type |
CAT |