PBDEs and HBCD analyzed in serum in a national population-based Swedish study.
Main congeners (medians, ng/g fat): BDE-153 (1.2), BDE-209 (0.95), BDE-47 (0.49).
Sex difference for BDE-153; and direct associations with fish and meat consumption.
Swedish levels comparable with those in other European countries, but lower than in the US.
Body burden MOEs suggest sufficient health protection (not for extreme values).