Health risk assessment of hexachlorobenzene and hexachlorobutadiene residues in fish collected from a hazardous waste contaminated wetland in louisiana, usa

摘要

Improper disposal of hazardous materials has often led to significant adverse effects on environmental quality and human health. This investiation was undertaken to compare the concentration levels of hexachlorobenzene (HCB) and hexachlorobutadlene (CBD) in various fish collected from a local hazardous waste contaminated wetland to those of a control site, and to assess the potential health risk that may be associated with consuming such fish. A total of 201 samples including 146 fish from the study site and 55 fish from a control site were examined.