Coking-Produced Aromatic Compounds in Urine of Exposed and Nonexposed Populations: Exposure Levels, Source Identification, and Model-Based Health Implications
Hailing Li,
Chunyang Yao,
Chang He
et al.
Abstract:Coking contamination in China is complex and poses potential
health
risks to humans. In this study, we collected urine samples from coking
plant workers, nearby residents, and control individuals to analyze
25 coking-produced aromatic compounds (ACs), including metabolites
of polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbons (PAHs) and their derivatives,
chlorophenols, and nitrophenols. The median concentration of total
ACs in urine of workers was 102 μg·g–1 creatinine, significantly higher than that in the other two groups.
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