31 research outputs found
Enhancing the Fever Workup Utilizing a Multi-Technique Modeling Approach to Diagnose Infections More Accurately
ACS-Verifed Trauma Hospitals Outperform Non-Verified Hospitals on Incentive-Driven Reduction of CAUTI
Effects of ISO 9001 Standard on Critical Factors of Project Management in Construction Industry
Influential Factors in Freeway Crash Response and Clearance Times by Emergency Management Services in Peak Periods
Abstracts of presentations on selected topics at The XlVth International plant protection congress (IPPC) 2. NEEM (Azadirachta indica)
Environmental PCBs in Guánica Bay, Puerto Rico: implications for community health
Guánica Bay, located in southwestern Puerto Rico, has suffered oil spills and other pollution discharges since the 1960s. Previous research showed elevated concentrations of polychlorinated biphenyls (PCBs) in coral reef and sediment. This research examined PCB concentrations in sediment and fish. Sediment and fish sampling in the bay was facilitated by community members. This study identified the second highest reported PCB level (129,300 ng/g) in sediment in the United States. Fish samples also showed elevated concentrations (1,623ng/g to 3,768 ng/g), which were higher than the thresholds of safe levels of PCBs in fish for human consumption. The alarmingly high concentration of PCBs calls for proactive community engagement to bring awareness about contamination of the bay and more extensive sampling to test for the concentration PCBs in seafood and the people of Guánica. This study also underscores the value of the involvement of local communities during sampling design aimed at identifying hot spots of contaminants