<abstract xmlns="http://www.w3.org/1999/xhtml"><p> The HJ-BIPLOT method developed by Galindo (1986) was applied in order to identify and categorize mothers vulnerable to environmental contamination in the Algarve region (South Portugal). The application of the BIPLOT method made it possible to recognize the most important exposure routes for contamination, showing that workplace, diet and smoking habits seem the most significant factors contributing to maternal and foetal exposure vulnerability</p></abstract>

The HJ-BIPLOT method developed by Galindo (1986) was applied in order to identify and categorize mothers vulnerable to environmental contamination in the Algarve region (South Portugal). The application of the BIPLOT method made it possible to recognize the most important exposure routes for contamination, showing that workplace, diet and smoking habits seem the most significant factors contributing to maternal and foetal exposure vulnerability

Profile analysis of mothers susceptible to contaminant exposure in the Algarve region: Application of the HJ-BIPLOT method

University of Algarve, CIMA, Faculty of Marine and Environmental Sciences, Campus de Gambelas, 8005-139 Faro, Portugal

University of Algarve, CIEO,Faculty of Economy, Campus de Gambelas, 8005-139 Faro, Portugal

Biometrical Letters

The HJ-BIPLOT method developed by Galindo (1986) was applied in order to identify and categorize mothers vulnerable to environmental contamination in the...

Profile analysis of mothers susceptible to contaminant exposure in the Algarve region: Application of the HJ-BIPLOT method

Published Online: Aug 17, 2013

Page range: 57 - 66

DOI: https://doi.org/10.2478/bile-2013-0004

Keywords
HJ-BIPLOT method, contamination exposure routes, profile analysis

This content is open access.

Profile analysis of mothers susceptible to contaminant exposure in the Algarve region: Application of the HJ-BIPLOT method

Published Online: Aug 17, 2013

Page range: 57 - 66

DOI: https://doi.org/10.2478/bile-2013-0004

KeywordsHJ-BIPLOT method, contamination exposure routes, profile analysis

This content is open access.

Keywords
HJ-BIPLOT method, contamination exposure routes, profile analysis