Consumption of fish from polluted waters by WIC participants in East Harlem
Consumption of fish from polluted waters by WIC participants in East Harlem
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DOI：
10.1093/jurban/jtg036
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发表时间：
2003-06-01
影响因子：
6.6
通讯作者：
Garland, EJ
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作者：
Bienenfeld, LA;Golden, AL;Garland, EJ
为了最大限度地减少汞、多氯联苯（PCB）、二恶英和农药残留等神经毒素的暴露，纽约州卫生部发布了关于食用从受污染的当地沃茨捕捞的某些鱼类和贝类的健康指南。胎儿暴露会导致儿童认知发育缺陷。鱼的消费量进行了评估。我们调查了220名WIC（妇女、婴儿和儿童特殊补充营养计划）参与者。在参与者中，10%的人食用了在当地受污染的沃茨捕获的鱼类和贝类。与食用当地非商业鱼类相关的统计学显著因素包括男性性别和健康咨询知识。食用当地捕获的鱼和螃蟹;因此，在子宫内和儿童期暴露于这些神经毒素。需要采取干预措施，促进更安全地选择鱼类。
To minimize exposure to neurotoxins such as mercury, polychlorinated biphenyls (PCBs), dioxins, and pesticide residues, the New York State Department of Health issues health advisories about consumption of certain fish and shellfish caught from polluted local waters. Fetal exposure causes cognitive developmental deficits in children. Consumption of fish was assessed. We surveyed 220 WIC (Special Supplemental Nutrition Program for Women, Infants, and Children) participants. Of the participants, 10% ate fish and shellfish caught in local polluted waters. Statistically significant factors associated with eating local, noncommercial fish included male gender and knowledge of the health advisory. Locally caught fish and crabs are consumed; thus, in utero and childhood exposure to these neurotoxins occurs. Interventions to promote safer choices of fish are needed.