Tumor promoters in commercial indoor-plant cultivars of the Euphorbiaceae
Article Abstract:
Research presented concerns the toxicology of certain indoor plant species from the Euphorbiaceae family. Investigations revealed 22 commecial plants that tested positive for tumor-promoting diterpenoids, and consumer protections are suggested.
Publisher: National Institute of Environmental Health Sciences
Publication Name: Environmental Health Perspectives
Subject: Health
ISSN: 0091-6765
Year: 1999
United States, House plants, Poisonous plants, Diterpenes, Euphorbiaceae
Publication Name: Environmental Health Perspectives
Subject: Health
ISSN: 0091-6765
Year: 1999
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Organochlorines in breast milk from two cities in Ukraine
Article Abstract:
The contamination of breast milk with organochlorines is examined, focusing on the extent of contamination amongst women in the Ukraine. Research suggests that exposure to pesticides has increased the incidence of breast milk contamination.
Publisher: National Institute of Environmental Health Sciences
Publication Name: Environmental Health Perspectives
Subject: Health
ISSN: 0091-6765
Year: 1999
Ukraine, Contamination, Breast milk, Pesticides, Organochlorine compounds, Organic chlorine compounds
Publication Name: Environmental Health Perspectives
Subject: Health
ISSN: 0091-6765
Year: 1999
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Subjects list: Health aspects, Statistical Data Included
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