Organochlorine Pesticide Residues in Milk and Blood of Women from Anupgarh, Rajasthan, India |
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Authors: | Ashok Kumar Anju Baroth Inderpal Soni Pradeep Bhatnagar P J John |
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Institution: | (1) Environmental Toxicology Unit, Department of Zoology, University of Rajasthan, Jaipur, 302004, India |
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Abstract: | Anupgarh is the most fertile area of Rajasthan state where a variety of seasonal crops are grown. The availability of three
manmade canals has enhanced the agricultural activities in this area. The farmers use huge amounts of pesticides to increase
the crop productivity. Exposure of humans to these hazardous chemicals occurs directly in the fields and indirectly due to
consumption of contaminated diet, or by inhalation or by dermal contact. The organochlorine pesticides are reported to be
lipophilic and their presence in human milk and blood has been documented in different parts of the world. Blood and milk
samples were collected from lactating women who were divided into four groups on the basis of different living standards viz
residence area, dietary habits, working conditions and addiction to tobacco. The level of total organochlorine pesticides
in blood ranged from 3.319mg/L—6.253mg/L while in milk samples it ranged from 3.209Mdash;4.608 mg/L. The results are in concurrence
with the reports from other countries. |
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Keywords: | blood lactating mothers milk organochlorine pesticides |
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