Distribution of organochlorine pesticides in an agricultural environment, Holland Marsh, Ontario--1970-72.
Analaysis of organochlorine pesticides in soil, fish, and human blood samples from Holland Marsh, Ontario, indicates that although total DDT is present in detectable amounts, it does not constitute a hazard to human health and longevity. Among soils tested, residues were highest in surface samples. DDT levels in human blood samples were similar to those in U.S. and British studies.
D000383:Agriculture; D000818:Animals; D002849:Chromatography, Gas; D003634:DDT / Q000097:blood; D005260:Female; D005399:Fishes / Q000378:metabolism; D006801:Humans; D007306:Insecticides / Q000032:analysis* / Q000097:blood; D008297:Male; D008462:Meat-Packing Industry; D009864:Ontario; D010573:Pesticide Residues / Q000032:analysis; D012987:Soil / Q000032:analysis
D007306:Insecticides; D010573:Pesticide Residues; D012987:Soil; D003634:DDT