Publications by authors named "Sharon Lynn Broadwell"
Exposure to polychlorinated biphenyls (PCB) in buildings constructed with PCB-containing materials can lead to increased body burden of PCB for building users. Exposure to PCB from building related sources was assessed by measuring PCB in serum and hand wipes in two groups of tenants living in the same building estate in apartments constructed with and without PCB. The median serum levels of the sum of 19 PCB congeners was 777 ng/g lw (5-95th percentile: 219-2576 ng/g lw) for the exposed group and 282 ng/g lw (5-95th percentile: 49.
View Article and Find Full Text PDFDeterminants of plasma PCB, brominated flame retardants, and organochlorine pesticides in pregnant women and 3 year old children in The Norwegian Mother and Child Cohort Study.
Ida Henriette Caspersen Helen Engelstad Kvalem Margaretha Haugen Anne Lise Brantsæter Helle Margrete Meltzer Sharon Lynn Broadwell
Environ Res
April 2016
Article Synopsis
- This study investigates how various factors influence levels of persistent organic pollutants (POPs) in blood samples from pregnant women and their children.
- The research primarily looks at two groups: pregnant women and three-year-old children, measuring exposure to substances like PCBs, PBDEs, and organochlorine pesticides.
- Key findings indicate that younger age, lower number of previous births, and lower body mass index (BMI) are critical for higher POP levels in pregnant women, while prolonged breastfeeding significantly affects levels in children.