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Hexachlorocyclohexane (HCH) in human blood in the south of the Russian Far East

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The content of organochlorine pesticides in blood of residents of the Russian Far East is assessed. Among hexachlorocyclohexane isomers, only β-HCH has been found. This fact indicates that contamination of the environment and human organisms by this pesticide began long ago. Its concentration varies from 2060 to 22,230 ng/g lipid. The probable sources of the toxicant found in human organisms are discussed.

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Collection of the material was supported financially by Genzo Shimadzu’s Grant (2014–2015). The study of the material was supported financially by the Russian Scientific Fund (no. 14-50-00034).

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    Vasiliy Yu. Tsygankov, Margarita D. Boyarova, Pavel F. Kiku & Marina V. Yarygina

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Tsygankov, V.Y., Boyarova, M.D., Kiku, P.F. et al. Hexachlorocyclohexane (HCH) in human blood in the south of the Russian Far East. Environ Sci Pollut Res 22, 14379–14382 (2015). https://doi.org/10.1007/s11356-015-4951-3

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