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University of Albany - SUNY

Superfund Research Program

PCBs and the Well-being of Mohawk Children and Youth, Growth, Development and Cognitive Behavioral Functioning

Project Leader: Lawrence M. Schell
Grant Number: P42ES004913
Funding Period: 1995 - 2000

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Project Summary (1995-2000)

This research seeks to identify the consequences of exposure to polychlorinated biphenyls (PCBs) and other toxins in the environment on the health of Mohawk children and youth as measured by their physical growth and maturation, and by their cognitive/behavioral development. Two general approaches are pursued in this work: identification of the effects of PCB body burden on endocrines that reflect physiological status and identification of the role of body composition, specifically fat stores, in determining the level of PCBs in circulation and as a modifier of their effects. A cross-sectional study of approximately 400 Mohawk children and youth 10-16 years of age is performed and used for these determinations. The study also collects information on other factors (mercury, lead and fluoride levels, diet, socioeconomic status, etc) that affect the outcomes of interest.

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