[Blood PCDD/F levels in blood of residents of a former cable incineration facility].

Increased levels of polychlorinated dibenzo-p-dioxins (PCDD) and dibenzofuranes (PCDF) were found in soil and roof dust of a residential area located near a metal reclamation plant in Northern Germany. In order to assess the degree of exposure of persons residing near to this plant, venous blood samples were collected from 14 subjects and analysed for PCDD/F and fat content. Furthermore, blood samples collected from the members of a farmer's family living nearby were analysed for PCDD/F.