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-280 614 |
Additional Subjects |
Mercury(Metal) ;
Toxicology ;
Pesticides ;
Idaho ;
Tissues(Biology) ;
Liver ;
Kidney ;
Brain ;
Humans ;
Age ;
Sex ;
Distribution ;
Sampling ;
Tables(Data) ;
Concentration(Composition) ;
Reprints ;
Pesticide residues ;
Bioaccumulation ;
Heavy metals ;
Toxic substances
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Holdings |
Library |
Call Number |
Additional Info |
Location |
Last Modified |
Checkout Status |
NTIS |
PB-280 614 |
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. Mercury levels were higher in women than men for all tissues in both the southwestern and northern areas, but the reverse was true in the southeast. Data were compared with findings of other investigators in an attempt to arrive at background levels of total mercury residues in human tissues. |
Supplementary Notes |
Pub. in Pesticides Monitoring Jnl., v9 n2 p59-63, Sep 75. |
Availability Notes |
Included in the report, Journal Articles on Toxicology, Group 13, PB-280 602. |
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; 68E |
NTIS Prices |
(Order as PB-280 602, MF A01) |
Primary Description |
500/01 |
Document Type |
NT |
Cataloging Source |
NTIS/MT |
Control Number |
323740555 |
Origin |
NTIS |
Type |
CAT |