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Alphabetical Listing of Reference Documents by Title
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2,3,7,8-Tetrachlorodibenzo-p-Dioxin (TCDD); "Dioxin" [PDF]
Abstract: States how TCDD is produced, how humans are exposed to it, and why it was upgraded to a "known" human carcinogen.
Source: U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, Public Health Service, National Toxicology Program
URL: http://ntp.niehs.nih.gov/ntp/roc/twelfth/profiles/Tetrachlor
odibenzodioxin.pdf
Database of Sources of Environmental Releases of Dioxin-Like Compounds in the United States
Abstract: Contains information that tracks dioxin emissions over time, compares profiles between and among sources, and develops source emission factors in the years 1987 and 1995.
Source: U.S. Environmental Protection Agency
URL: http://cfpub.epa.gov/ncea/cfm/recordisplay.cfm?deid=20797
Department of Veterans Affairs Links Agent Orange and Diabetes
Abstract: Reveals the link between type II diabetes and Vietnam Veterans exposed to the herbicide Agent Orange.
Source: Department of Veterans Affairs
URL: http://www1.va.gov/pressrel/aodiab.htm
Dioxins and Their Effects on Human Health
Abstract: Discusses chemistry and sources of dioxins, health effects associated with dioxins, how people can lower their dioxin intake, and what the World Health Organization is doing to lower dioxin levels in the food chain.
Source: World Health Organization
URL: http://www.who.int/mediacentre/factsheets/fs225/en/index.htm
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Fact Sheet - Reporting Dioxin and Dioxin-Like Compounds [PDF]
Abstract: Discusses the classifying, filing, reporting, and quantifying of dioxin-like compounds.
Source: Massachusetts Office of Technical Assistance
URL: http://www.mass.gov/dep/toxics/laws/mwcfinal.pdf
New Review Suggests Possible Association Between Agent Orange and Adult-Onset Diabetes
Abstract: Discusses the possible link between type II diabetes and Agent Orange in Vietnam Veterans.
Source: The National Academies: Advisers to the Nation on Science, Engineering, and Medicine
URL: http://www8.nationalacademies.org/onpinews/newsitem.aspx?Rec
ordID=9982
Questions and Answers about Dioxins
Abstract: Focuses on answering questions about dioxins, EPA's dioxin report, food safety, and risk assessment.
Source: United States Environmental Protection Agency
URL: http://www.fda.gov/Food/FoodborneIllnessContaminants/Chemica
lContaminants/ucm077524.htm
Survey of Dioxin and Furan Compounds in Sediments of Florida Panhandle Bay Systems [PDF]
Abstract: Discusses case study on Pensacola, Florida, in which high levels of dioxin were discovered in sediment samples.
Source: U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service
URL: http://www.newmoa.org/prevention/topichub/107/survey_of_diox
in_and_furan_compounds.pdf
Toxic Alert on Dioxin
Abstract: Contains overview of what dioxins are, how they are emitted into the atmosphere, and ways to avoid them.
Source: Jonathan Campbell, Alternative Health Consultant
URL: http://www.cqs.com/edioxin.htm
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