Levels of HCH residues in human milk samples from Delhi, India

Human milk samples were collected from lactating mothers admitted to various hospitals in Delhi, India, and the presence of hexachlorocyclohexane (HCH) was determined. Gas chromatography with electron-capture detection was used. Of the 61 samples analyzed, alpha -, beta - and gamma -HCH were detecte...

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Published in:Bulletin of environmental contamination and toxicology 1997-09, Vol.59 (3), p.403-406
Main Authors: BANERJEE, B. D, ZAIDI, S. S. A, PASHA, S. T, RAWAT, D. S, KONER, B. C, HUSSAIN, Q. Z
Format: Article
Language:English
Subjects:
Adult
Biological and medical sciences
Chromatography, Gas
Delivery. Postpartum. Lactation
Environmental Exposure
Female
Gynecology. Andrology. Obstetrics
Hexachlorocyclohexane - analysis
Humans
India
Insecticides - analysis
Maternal, fetal and perinatal monitoring
Medical sciences
Milk, Human - chemistry
Pesticide Residues - analysis
World Health Organization
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Summary:Human milk samples were collected from lactating mothers admitted to various hospitals in Delhi, India, and the presence of hexachlorocyclohexane (HCH) was determined. Gas chromatography with electron-capture detection was used. Of the 61 samples analyzed, alpha -, beta - and gamma -HCH were detected in 31, 58, and 55 samples, respectively. Concentrations of alpha -, beta -, and gamma -HCH residues ranged 0 1.86, 0 3.22, and 0 0.80 ppm, respectively, in whole milk samples. These levels were about five times higher than the acceptable daily intake for infants.
ISSN:0007-4861
1432-0800
DOI:10.1007/s001289900492