Table of Contents
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Presentation Outline
Dioxins, Furans, and PCBs:Structural Similarities
The Concept ofToxicity Equivalence (TEQ)
Dioxin-Like Compoundsand Toxicity Equivalence Factors
Estimated Releases of Dioxin TEQ (g/yr)From Known Sources in the United States:1987 Draft Inventory
Estimated Dioxin TEQ Released From U.S. Sources in 1987...continued
Estimated Releases of Dioxin TEQ (g/yr)From Known Sources in the United States:1995 Draft Inventory
Estimated Dioxin TEQ Released From U.S. Sources in 1995...continued
Dioxin and Furan Time Trends in the U.S.
Environmental Fate and Pathwaysto Human Exposure
Summary of U.S. Background Dioxin and Furan TEQ Environmental Levels
Summary of CDD/CDF Levels in U.S. Food (pg/g fresh wt.)
Dioxin Levels in Humans
Adult Average Daily Intake of Dioxins and Furans in the U.S.
Populations Exposed to Elevated Levels
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Dioxin-like Compounds areLikely Human Carcinogens
Non-Cancer Effects Observed At or Near General Population Body Burden Levels
Conclusion: Sources and Pathwaysto Human Exposures
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