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5/18/98


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Presentation Outline

Dioxins, Furans, and PCBs: Structural Similarities

The Concept of Toxicity Equivalence (TEQ)

Dioxin-Like Compounds and 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 Pathways to 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 are Likely Human Carcinogens

Non-Cancer Effects Observed At or Near General Population Body Burden Levels

Conclusion: Sources and Pathways to Human Exposures

Author: Michael Gage

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