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Chlorinated dioxins & furans

EWG Research on Chemicals in Chlorinated dioxins & furans


Health Effects related to Chlorinated dioxins & furans: Organ system toxicity (non-reproductive), Cancer, Birth or developmental effects, Persistent and bioaccumulative, Immune system (including sensitization and allergies)

Routes of Exposure related to Chlorinated dioxins & furans:

  • Environment: agriculture
  • Food
  • Found in people
  • Miscellaneous
  • Water: sewage sludge

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