A Voice from the Eastern Door
A Voice from the Eastern Door
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PCB exposure has caused great damage to the health of the people of Akwesasne. The World Health Organization is now calling for action to minimize the exposure children receive to persistent organic pollutants (POPs) a large group of chemicals, which includes: PCBs, dioxins, brominated flame retardants and certain pesticides. A key strategy for minimizing exposure is educational outreach describing the major exposure pathways for POPs. Consumption of animal fats present in meats, dairy products, fish and eggs is the main exposure route for...
