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Diabetes prevalence in relation to serum concentrations of Polychlorinated Biphenyl (PCB) Congener Groups and three chlorinated pesticides in a Native American population

Exposure to persistent organic pollutants (POPs) is known to increase risk of diabetes. The objective of the study was to determine which POPs are most associated with prevalence of diabetes in 601 Akwesasne Native Americans.

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