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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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