Urinary 1-Hydroxypyrene Glucuronide Levels in Chinese and Korean Children in Relation to Environmental Pahs Exposure

  • Lee, Kyoung-Ho (Department of Preventive Medicine, Seoul National University College of Medicine, Institute for Environmental Medicine, SNUMRC) ;
  • Li, Zhong-Min (College of Public Health Science, Jilin University) ;
  • Yoo, Dong-Ho (Department of Preventive Medicine, Seoul National University College of Medicine, Institute for Environmental Medicine, SNUMRC) ;
  • Cho, Soo-Hun (Department of Preventive Medicine, Seoul National University College of Medicine, Institute for Environmental Medicine, SNUMRC) ;
  • Kwon, Ho-Jang (DanKook University College of Medicine) ;
  • Daehee Kang (Department of Preventive Medicine, Seoul National University College of Medicine, Institute for Environmental Medicine, SNUMRC)
  • Published : 2003.10.01

Abstract

The aim of the study was to see if there is any differences in urinary 1-hydroxypyrene glucuronide (1-OHPG) levels in children (9-15 years old) living three cities in South Korea (Seoul, Incheon and Pohang) and three in China (Changchun, Datong and Kunming), where the levels of particulate air pollution varies.(omitted)

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