Bisphenol A (BPA) Found in Humans and Water in Three Geographic Regions with Distinctly Different Levels of Economic Development Journal Article

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Authors: Karalius, V. P.; Harbison, J. E.; Plange-Rhule, J; van Breemen, R. B.; Li, G; Huang, K.; Durazo-Arvizu, R. A.; Mora, N; Dugas, L. R.; Vail, L.; Tuchman, N. C.; Forrester, T; Luke, A
Article Title: Bisphenol A (BPA) Found in Humans and Water in Three Geographic Regions with Distinctly Different Levels of Economic Development
Abstract: The suspected endocrine disruptor bisphenol A (BPA) is associated with the manufacture, distribution, and use of epoxy resins and polycarbonate plastics; thus, studies of this compound have focused primarily on urban areas in developed countries. This small study investigating urinary BPA of 109 people was conducted in the urban United States, urban Jamaica, and rural Ghana. Additionally, local drinking and surface water samples were collected and analyzed from areas near study participants. Levels of BPA in both urine and water were comparable among all three sites. Thus, future studies of BPA should consider expanding investigations to rural areas not typically associated with the compound.
Journal Title: Environmental health insights
Volume: 8
ISSN: 1178-6302; 1178-6302
Publisher: Unknown  
Journal Place: New Zealand
Date Published: 2014
Start Page: 1
End Page: 3
Language: eng
DOI/URL:

10.4137/EHI.S13130

10.4137/EHI.S13130
Notes: LR: 20140127; JID: 101488505; OID: NLM: PMC3891657; OTO: NOTNLM; 2014 [ecollection]; 2014/01/12 [epublish]; epublish