وتبين البيانات بأن الصحة البشرية والبيئة قد تتعرضان للخطر بسبب وجود مواد سمية ثابتة في الهواء والماء والغذاء.
There is a lack of data on persistent toxic substances in developing country regions and a recognized need for capacity-building to survey and monitor persistent toxic substances in humans and in the environment, to strengthen regulatory systems and for training at all levels.