Risk assessment for human consumption of perfluorinated compound-contaminated freshwater and marine fish from Hong Kong and Xiamen
Zhao, YG; Wan, HT; Law, AYS; Wei, X; Huang, YQ; Giesy, JP; Wong, MH; Wong, CKC
HERO ID
1274147
Reference Type
Journal Article
Year
2011
Language
English
PMID
| HERO ID | 1274147 |
|---|---|
| In Press | No |
| Year | 2011 |
| Title | Risk assessment for human consumption of perfluorinated compound-contaminated freshwater and marine fish from Hong Kong and Xiamen |
| Authors | Zhao, YG; Wan, HT; Law, AYS; Wei, X; Huang, YQ; Giesy, JP; Wong, MH; Wong, CKC |
| Journal | Chemosphere |
| Volume | 85 |
| Issue | 2 |
| Page Numbers | 277-283 |
| Abstract | Perfluorinated compounds (PFCs) are man-made fluoro-surfactants that are identified as global pollutants and can pose health risks to humans and wildlife. Two aspects of risk assessment were conducted in this study, including exposure and response. Exposure was estimated by using the concentrations of PFCs in fish and applying standard exposure factors. Among different PFCs, PFOS, PFOA, PFNA, PFDA, PFUdA and PFTrDA were detected. Total concentrations of PFC in fish ranged from 0.27-8.4 ng g(-1) to 0.37-8.7 ng g(-1) respectively in Hong Kong and Xiamen. The calculated hazard ratio (HR) of PFOS for all fish was less than 1.0. However, the HR for mandarin fish in Hong Kong and bighead carp, grass carp and tilapia in Xiamen, had HR values of approximately 0.5, indicating that frequent consumption of these 4 more contaminated fish species might pose an unacceptable risk to human health. Our data support the notion that the released/disposed chemical pollutants into water systems make fish a source of environmental toxicants to humans. The risks and potential effects of PFCs to health of coastal population in the Pearl River Delta are of concern. |
| Doi | 10.1016/j.chemosphere.2011.06.002 |
| Pmid | 21705041 |
| Wosid | WOS:000297612700021 |
| Url | https://search.proquest.com/docview/1777170970?accountid=171501 |
| Is Certified Translation | No |
| Dupe Override | No |
| Comments | Source: Web of Science 000297612700021 |
| Is Public | Yes |
| Language Text | English |
| Keyword | PFCs; PFOS; LC-MS/MS; Hazard; Toxicity |
| Is Qa | No |