Abstract
In 1968–1969 determinations of DDT and DDE were made in the subcutaneous and perirenal fatty tissues, liver and brain from autopsies of persons who had had no professional contact with chlorinated hydrocarbons. The contents of DDT and DDE were measured in 96 samples by gas chromatography. Retentions of unchanged DDT in the fatty subcutaneous tissues and perirenal tissues were of a similar order. In the fatty perirenal tissue 4.96 mg DDT per kg of tissue was found with a standard deviation of 2.34, while the content of DDE was 7.44 mg/kg, S.D. = 3.45. In the subcutaneous fatty tissue the following quantities were detected: DDT, 4.66 mg/kg tissue, S.D. = 3.89; DDE, 7.46 mg/kg tissue, S.D. = 4.04. The content of DDE in the brain and liver was about 72% of the total DDT content. In the fatty subcutaneous tissues and perirenal tissues the corresponding values were about 10% lower.
Sign-in/Register to access full text options 
Free) 
Talk to us
Join us for a 30 min session where you can share your feedback and ask us any queries you have
Schedule a call
