| Article ID | Journal | Published Year | Pages | File Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6362040 | Marine Pollution Bulletin | 2011 | 8 Pages |
Abstract
⺠We measured steroid estrogen levels in 54 coastal sediments receiving sewage waste. ⺠Estrogen pollution appears pervasive along the coast of central-south Chile. ⺠High levels of the very potent synthetic estrogen 17α-ethinylestradiol are detected. ⺠Estrogenic loads are linked to the human population size served by sewage plants. ⺠17α-ethinylestradiol in marine systems may cause environmental and health damages.
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Authors
Angéline Bertin, Pedro A. Inostroza, Renato A. Quiñones,