Publications by authors named "Roger Aertgeerts"
Environ Health Perspect
August 2003
Article Synopsis
- A 1999 study revealed high levels of persistent organic pollutants in the breast milk and cord blood of women in Karakalpakstan, prompting further research on food chain contamination.
- The research found significant contamination from organochlorine pesticides, PCBs, and dioxins in commonly consumed foods like sheep fat, dairy, eggs, and certain vegetables.
- The results indicate that consuming local food poses serious health risks due to exceeding dioxin intake levels recommended by the World Health Organization, highlighting an urgent public health issue in the region.
