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Estimated exposure of North America population to PBDEs
| Infant | Child (1–5) | Child (6–11) | Adolescent (12–19) | Adult | Reference |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ND | 49.3 | 14.4 | 9.1 | 7.7 | Lorber et al. 2007 |
| ND | ND | ND | ND | 16 | McDonald, 2005 |
| ND | 12–38 | ND | ND | 0.75–4.5 | Wilford et al. 2005 |
| 280 | 20 | ND | ND | 2.2 | Jones-Otazo et al. 2005 |
| 306* | 2.6* | 1.7* | 1.4* | 1.0* | Schecter et al. 2006a |
Data are in ng/kg body weight/day.
Exposure through diet only. ND, not determined.
