Cord Blood - Detailed Findings (page 8)

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FOOTNOTES - HEALTH EFFECTS SUMMARY

[1] Chemicals listed as linked to cancer are those classified by the National Toxicology Program as "known" human carcinogens, or "reasonably anticipated" to be human carcinogens; or those classified by the Environmental Protection Agency as "known" or "probable" human carcinogens.

[2] Cancer: 1 Polyaromatic hydrocarbons (PAH), 7 Brominated Dioxins and Furans (BD/F), 2 Perfluorinated Chemicals (PFC), 11 Chlorinated Dioxins and Furans (D/F), 12 Organochlorine Pesticides (OC), and 147 Polychlorinated Biphenyls (PCB)

[3] Birth Defects / Developmental Delays: Mercury, 1 Polyaromatic hydrocarbons (PAH), 7 Brominated Dioxins and Furans (BD/F), 2 Perfluorinated Chemicals (PFC), 11 Chlorinated Dioxins and Furans (D/F), 7 Organochlorine Pesticides (OC), 32 Polybrominated Diphenyl Ethers (PBDE), and 147 Polychlorinated Biphenyls (PCB)

[4] Vision: 1 Organochlorine Pesticides (OC)

[5] Hormone System: Mercury, 1 Polyaromatic hydrocarbons (PAH), 7 Brominated Dioxins and Furans (BD/F), 2 Perfluorinated Chemicals (PFC), 11 Chlorinated Dioxins and Furans (D/F), 10 Organochlorine Pesticides (OC), 32 Polybrominated Diphenyl Ethers (PBDE), and 147 Polychlorinated Biphenyls (PCB)

[6] Stomach Or Intestines: Mercury, 5 Polyaromatic hydrocarbons (PAH), 7 Brominated Dioxins and Furans (BD/F), 2 Perfluorinated Chemicals (PFC), 11 Chlorinated Dioxins and Furans (D/F), 20 Organochlorine Pesticides (OC), 32 Polybrominated Diphenyl Ethers (PBDE), 50 Polychlorinated Naphthalenes (CN), and 147 Polychlorinated Biphenyls (PCB)

[7] Kidney: Mercury, 7 Brominated Dioxins and Furans (BD/F), 2 Perfluorinated Chemicals (PFC), 11 Chlorinated Dioxins and Furans (D/F), 6 Organochlorine Pesticides (OC), and 147 Polychlorinated Biphenyls (PCB)

[8] Brain, Nervous System: Mercury, 2 Polyaromatic hydrocarbons (PAH), 7 Brominated Dioxins and Furans (BD/F), 11 Chlorinated Dioxins and Furans (D/F), 17 Organochlorine Pesticides (OC), 32 Polybrominated Diphenyl Ethers (PBDE), and 147 Polychlorinated Biphenyls (PCB)

[9] Reproductive System: Mercury, 3 Polyaromatic hydrocarbons (PAH), 7 Brominated Dioxins and Furans (BD/F), 2 Perfluorinated Chemicals (PFC), 11 Chlorinated Dioxins and Furans (D/F), 10 Organochlorine Pesticides (OC), 32 Polybrominated Diphenyl Ethers (PBDE), 50 Polychlorinated Naphthalenes (CN), and 147 Polychlorinated Biphenyls (PCB)

[10] Lungs/breathing: Mercury, 7 Brominated Dioxins and Furans (BD/F), 11 Chlorinated Dioxins and Furans (D/F), 2 Organochlorine Pesticides (OC), 32 Polybrominated Diphenyl Ethers (PBDE), and 147 Polychlorinated Biphenyls (PCB)

[11] Skin: Mercury, 4 Polyaromatic hydrocarbons (PAH), 7 Brominated Dioxins and Furans (BD/F), 11 Chlorinated Dioxins and Furans (D/F), 6 Organochlorine Pesticides (OC), 50 Polychlorinated Naphthalenes (CN), and 147 Polychlorinated Biphenyls (PCB)

[12] Liver: Mercury, 2 Organochlorine Pesticides (OC), and 43 Polychlorinated Biphenyls (PCB)

[13] Cardiovascular System Or Blood: Mercury, 1 Polyaromatic hydrocarbons (PAH), 7 Brominated Dioxins and Furans (BD/F), 2 Perfluorinated Chemicals (PFC), 11 Chlorinated Dioxins and Furans (D/F), 7 Organochlorine Pesticides (OC), 50 Polychlorinated Naphthalenes (CN), and 147 Polychlorinated Biphenyls (PCB)

[14] Hearing: 7 Brominated Dioxins and Furans (BD/F), 1 Chlorinated Dioxins and Furans (D/F), 32 Polybrominated Diphenyl Ethers (PBDE), and 147 Polychlorinated Biphenyls (PCB)

[15] Immune System: Mercury, 7 Brominated Dioxins and Furans (BD/F), 2 Perfluorinated Chemicals (PFC), 11 Chlorinated Dioxins and Furans (D/F), 9 Organochlorine Pesticides (OC), and 147 Polychlorinated Biphenyls (PCB)

[16] Male Reproductive System: Mercury, 7 Brominated Dioxins and Furans (BD/F), 6 Chlorinated Dioxins and Furans (D/F), 2 Organochlorine Pesticides (OC), 32 Polybrominated Diphenyl Ethers (PBDE), 50 Polychlorinated Naphthalenes (CN), and 147 Polychlorinated Biphenyls (PCB)

[17] Female Reproductive System: 7 Brominated Dioxins and Furans (BD/F), 2 Perfluorinated Chemicals (PFC), 6 Chlorinated Dioxins and Furans (D/F), 2 Organochlorine Pesticides (OC), 32 Polybrominated Diphenyl Ethers (PBDE), and 147 Polychlorinated Biphenyls (PCB)

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