www.epa.gov/opptintr/pcb/effects.htm
EPA site including an overview of all major
health effects both cancerous and
non-cancerous to humans and animals.
http://www.epa.gov/ngispgm3/iris/subst/0294.htm
IRIS (Integrated Risk Information System)-
carcinogen report- extensive for both human
and animal. Includes data for rat tests.
http://193.51.164.11/htdocs/monographs/Vol18/PolychlorinatedBiphenyls.html
Refer to site below for description.
http://193.51.164.11/htdocs/monographs/Suppl7/PolychlorinatedBiphenyls.html
–Analysis of the carcinogenic effects of PCB’s.
The second site contains most of the names of
the different congeners found.
www.albany.edu/sph/superfund/spink.html
The effect of PCB’s on estrogen documented
by David C. Spink, PhD at the University of
Albany.
http://ehpnet1.niehs.nih.gov/docs/1998/106p513-518korrick/abstract.html
Abstract of finding of PCB in breast milk in 4
women, and the effect it has on their infants.
http://www.atsdr.cdc.gov/DT/pcb007.html
Public health implications of exposure to PCB’s,
particularly on the ingestion of contaminated
fish.
http://ntp-server.niehs.nih.gov/htdocs/8_RoC/RAC/PCBs.html
Report on Carcinogens – case number
1336-36-3. Covers exposure, regulation, use,
overview, and carcinogenic effects of PCBs by
the National Cancer Institute.
http://www.advisorybodies.doh.gov.uk/com/tcdd.htm
Statement by the Committee on Toxicity of
Chemicals in Food, Consumer Products and the
Environment on the Health Hazards of
Polychlorinated Biphenyls. Includes
conclusions about the effects of PCBs.
www.ipen.org/lester.htm
Written by Stephen Lester, Science Director,
Center for Health, Environment and Justice,
this is an extensive page on the effects of
PCBs.
http://www.science.mcmaster.ca/Biology/4S03/pcb.html
Includes general information concerning PCB's and a fairly brief
but useful description of their effects on living bodies.
http://www.heartland.org/environment/feb01/pcb.htm
This page examines EPA's stance on dredging and addresses the
issue of dredging as well as the links between PCB's and cancer.
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