A biomonitoring study on blood levels of beta-hexachlorocyclohexane among people living close to an industrial area – Italy

Abstract Background A chemical plant manufacturing pesticides has been operating since the 1950’s in the Sacco River Valley (Central Italy). In 2005, high beta-hexachlorocyclohexane (Beta-HCH) concentrations were found in milk of cows raised and fed near the river. We report the results of a biomonitoring study conducted in this region to evaluate the body burden …

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