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Median PBDE Levels in Northwest Women

Sightline's study shows that levels of PBDEs, or toxic flame retardants, in the Pacific Northwest are 20 to 40 times higher than levels in Japan and Sweden.

Date range: 2000-2003

Caption: Levels of PBDEs in the Pacific Northwest are 20 to 40 times higher than levels in Japan and Sweden.

Publication date: 2005 | Originally published in: Cascadia Scorecard 2005 | Topic(s): Pollution & Toxics | Graphic type: Chart
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