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Predictors of plasma DDT and DDE concentrations among women exposed to indoor residual spraying for malaria control in the South African study of Women and Babies (SOWB)

The present analysis included 381 women enrolled in the Study of Women and Babies (SOWB) during 2010–2011, from eight South African villages in the Limpopo Province, South Africa. Indoor residual spraying (IRS) occurred in half of the villages. Questionnaires regarding various demographic and medical factors were administered and blood samples were obtained.

Publication Date: 
01/06/2014
Kristina W. Whitworth, Riana M.S. Bornman, Janet I. Archer & et al
Environmental Health Perspectives
122
6
545-552
Tags:
Malaria, Vector Control, DDT, South Africa, Maternal Health, Child Health, Pesticide Use, Indoor Air Pollution, Women