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Hexachlorobenzene (HCB) one of the POP's
HCB has a significant ability to bioaccumulate in fish and wildlife. Exposure in humans is primarily through contaminated food consumption, including fish, dairy products, certain vegetables and meats, and through maternal transfer, including breast milk. HCB can damage the liver, thyroid, kidneys, as well as the endocrine, immune, reproductive, and nervous systems. There is evidence that HCB poses a risk of increased susceptibility to infections, immune effects, as well as decreased survival rates in exposed infants. The International Agency for Research on Cancer designates HCB as a possible carcinogen. The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (DHHS) has determined that hexachlorobenzene may reasonably be expected to be a carcinogen.
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