• Trichloroethylene and other chemicals like tetrachloroethylene or PCE, benzene, vinyl chloride, and more were all found in the drinking water at this US military base . (ptsdlawyers.com)
  • Presumably, Camp Pendleton's water supply was not contaminated with [trichloroethylene] and [tetrachloroethylene]. (neurologylive.com)
  • In 1982, a private company, Grainger Laboratories, contracted by the USMC to examine the problem provided the base commander with a report showing that the wells supplying water for the base were contaminated with trichloroethylene and tetrachloroethylene. (jimadler.com)
  • Were Veterans Exposed To Trichloroethylene at Camp Lejeune? (ptsdlawyers.com)
  • While any service member may have been exposed to trichloroethylene and developed health publications later on, those who served at Camp Lejeune are more likely to have suffered severe exposure. (ptsdlawyers.com)
  • As a result, Veterans who developed cancer because of trichloroethylene exposure at Camp Lejeune are qualified to seek disability benefits from the Department of Veterans Affairs. (ptsdlawyers.com)
  • In 1982, the Marine Corps conducted tests on the two primary water treatment facilities supplying water to Camp Lejeune, revealing elevated levels of toxic chemicals, including PCE and TCE (Trichloroethylene). (advocacyforpatients.org)
  • Pregnant women who resided at Camp Lejeune during the contamination period are of particular concern, as studies have shown that maternal exposure to contaminated water has led to a higher incidence of neural tube congenital disabilities, such as spina bifida. (advocacyforpatients.org)
  • Exposure to the toxic water at Camp Lejeune has been linked to multiple types of cancer, birth defects and a variety of other serious medical conditions. (simmonsfirm.com)
  • I wanted to first highlight some of the work that has come out and gotten a large amount of media attention around Camp Lejeune and specifically trichloroethylene (TCE) as a cause of Parkinson's, and one of the environmental toxins that we talk about as something that is in pretty much everywhere. (medscape.com)
  • Many Veterans know about the risks and potential health complications associated with Agent Orange exposure, but others may have been exposed to other chemicals like trichloroethylene. (ptsdlawyers.com)
  • Trichloroethylene is one of the most dangerous chemicals that military personnel may have been exposed to during service. (ptsdlawyers.com)
  • The effects of exposure to any hazardous substance depend on the dose, the duration, how you are exposed, personal traits and habits, and whether other chemicals are present. (cdc.gov)
  • The two major uses of trichloroethylene are as a solvent to remove grease from metal parts and as a chemical that is used to make other chemicals, especially the refrigerant, HFC-134a. (cdc.gov)
  • Trichloroethylene and other volatile organic chemicals may diffuse from contaminated groundwater and soil and migrate into air spaces beneath buildings to enter the indoor air, a process termed vapor intrusion. (cdc.gov)
  • Research demonstrates exposure to certain chemicals, called ototoxicants, may cause hearing loss or balance problems, regardless of noise exposure. (cdc.gov)
  • Although levels were above regulatory drinking water standards, people exposed to these contaminants in drinking water are unlikely to experience any adverse health effects because of the low levels of chemicals present and short duration of exposure. (cdc.gov)
  • She has over 20 years of experience in the evaluation of crop protection compounds, pharmaceuticals (including both small molecules and biologics), industrial chemicals, chemicals in consumer products and foods, and power frequency and radiofrequency exposures for potential adverse effects on human health. (exponent.com)
  • Chronic exposure to hazardous chemicals at work can lead to serious illnesses, contributing to health inequities. (biomedcentral.com)
  • Chronic exposure to toxic chemicals at work can lead to serious illnesses such as asthma, cancer, neurodegenerative diseases, and reproductive health issues [ 3 ]. (biomedcentral.com)
  • It has previously been alleged that the Defence Forces failed to protect workers from exposure to harmful chemicals which have been proven to cause various cancers and autoimmune diseases. (thejournal.ie)
  • All these chemicals have been proven to cause serious damage to humans after long-term exposure. (thejournal.ie)
  • EPA developed the screening level methodology to evaluate potential exposures and associated potential risks to human receptors in proximity to facilities releasing chemicals undergoing risk evaluation under TSCA Section 6 to the ambient air and to waterbodies receiving facility releases (direct or indirect) of chemicals undergoing risk evaluation under TSCA Section 6. (lawbc.com)
  • While experts have previously deemed food and water as the primary sources of PFAS exposure, the findings of this study indicate that breathing in the chemicals probably represents another significant exposure route. (blueandgreentomorrow.com)
  • Trichloroethylene is a colorless liquid at room temperature with a somewhat sweet chloroform-like odor and sweet burning taste. (cdc.gov)
  • Trichloroethylene (CICH=CCl 2 ) is a colorless liquid with a chloroform-like odor. (cdc.gov)
  • Workers in metal-degreasing and dry-cleaning operations have the greatest likelihood of exposure to high concentrations of TCE. (cdc.gov)
  • In the long term - such as after repeated exposure to high concentrations of trichloroethylene - individuals may experience symptoms like muscle weakness, slurred speech, short-term memory loss, lack of coordination, and blurred vision. (ptsdlawyers.com)
  • Believe it or not, caffeine is more poisonous than trichloroethylene, Caffeine at low concentrations acts as a stimulant. (amrita.edu)
  • This study uses diesel exhaust concentrations in the railroad work environment in conjunction with the USEPA's Integrated Risk Information System ("IRIS") risk assessment methodology to quantify the cancer risk posed to railroad workers due to occupational inhalation exposure to diesel exhaust. (springer.com)
  • Over one million military service members and their family members were exposed to trichloroethylene and other carcinogens. (ptsdlawyers.com)
  • As the authors note in the paper, "workplace exposure to carcinogens can significantly increase a firm's risk of future financial distress and bankruptcy. (upenn.edu)
  • NIOSH Bulletin 68 (2017) states that there is "no known safe level" of exposure to carcinogens and recommends an evaluation of the USEPA's IRIS guidance to evaluate quantitative risk assessment of human exposure to occupational carcinogens. (springer.com)
  • There are a handful of established risk factors, including exposure to some known carcinogens. (time.com)
  • Trichloroethylene has been detected in 852 Superfund sites across the United States, according to the Agency for Toxic Substances and Disease Registry (ATSDR). (wikipedia.org)
  • This Public Health Statement summarizes the Agency for Toxic Substances and Disease Registry's (ATSDR) findings on trichloroethylene, including chemical characteristics, exposure risks, possible health effects from exposure, and ways to limit exposure. (cdc.gov)
  • The New Hampshire Department of Health and Human Services (NHDHHS) and the U.S. Agency for Toxic Substances and Disease Registry (ATSDR) have reviewed available environmental information related to contaminated areas on the base and identified several exposure situations requiring more detailed evaluation. (cdc.gov)
  • Asbestos - As a known carcinogen, asbestos exposure can lead to an aggressive form of cancer called mesothelioma. (weitzlux.com)
  • Even today, you can find trichloroethylene used as a cleaning solvent by corporations and the military. (ptsdlawyers.com)
  • Trichloroethylene (TCE) is a common industrial solvent mostly used for metal degreasing. (wikipedia.org)
  • Although limited, prior research showed an increased risk of Parkinson disease (PD) with exposure to the solvent TCE. (neurologylive.com)
  • According to chemical summary published by the EPA, trichloroethylene (TCE) is a volatile organic chemical used primarily as an industrial solvent. (sentryair.com)
  • Certain cancers have also been linked to chronic trichloroethylene exposure, including kidney, liver, and cervical cancer and non-Hodgkin lymphoma. (ptsdlawyers.com)
  • The entire human respiratory tract, including the lungs, is at risk for cancer induction by chronic exposure to low levels of inhaled acetaldehyde. (toronto.ca)
  • Chronic exposure can lead to congestion of the respiratory system in addition to irritation of the eyes, nose and throat. (toronto.ca)
  • Persons exposed only to trichloroethylene vapor do not pose significant risks of secondary contamination. (cdc.gov)
  • Persons whose clothing or skin is contaminated with liquid trichloroethylene can cause secondary contamination by direct contact or through off-gassing vapor. (cdc.gov)
  • Trichloroethylene vapor is readily absorbed from the lungs, and inhalation is the main route of exposure. (cdc.gov)
  • Children exposed to the same levels of trichloroethylene vapor as adults may receive a larger dose because they have greater lung surface area:body weight ratios and increased minute volumes:weight ratios. (cdc.gov)
  • In addition, they may be exposed to higher levels than adults in the same location because of their short stature and the higher levels of trichloroethylene vapor found nearer to the ground. (cdc.gov)
  • Another significant source of vapor exposure in Superfund sites that had contaminated groundwater, such as the Twin Cities Army Ammunition Plant, was by showering. (wikipedia.org)
  • In addition, a growing concern in recent years at sites with TCE contamination in soil or groundwater has been vapor intrusion in buildings, which has resulted in indoor air exposures, such is in a recent case in the McCook Field neighborhood of Dayton, Ohio, United States. (wikipedia.org)
  • The CLEAR team hypothesizes that VOC exposure through vapor intrusion early in life incites inflammatory responses in maternal tissues as well in the developing offspring that reprogram the developing immune system and other critical systems, setting the stage for preterm birth and/or associated adverse health outcomes. (eurekalert.org)
  • Trichloroethylene is a known carcinogen. (cdc.gov)
  • Visit NIOSH's page on Managing Chemical Safety in the Workplace to learn more about controlling chemical workplace exposures. (cdc.gov)
  • In this article, we expand on theories of 'responsibilization' in an occupational health context to reveal how responsibilities for workplace chemical exposures are negotiated by workers and owners in Latinx-owned small businesses. (biomedcentral.com)
  • Participants were asked about their insights into workplace chemical exposures and health. (biomedcentral.com)
  • Our study seeks to answer: How is responsibility for mitigating workplace chemical exposures distributed among different occupational health actors, such as small business owners and workers, product manufacturers, and policy makers? (biomedcentral.com)
  • A single workplace can be a site of multiple exposures to potentially toxic agents [ 1 ]. (biomedcentral.com)
  • You have exposure to certain substances at the workplace such as cadmium or trichloroethylene. (emedicinehealth.com)
  • There is no evidence of past or current exposures to hazardous substances at these sites and future exposures are not likely to occur. (cdc.gov)
  • Dr. Williams specializes in developmental and reproductive toxicology, endocrine disruption, carcinogenicity mode-of-action assessments, and general toxicology related to exposure to chemical substances and physical agents. (exponent.com)
  • EPA will use the screening level methodology to evaluate potential chemical exposures and associated potential risks to fenceline communities in its Toxic Substances Control Act (TSCA) risk evaluations. (lawbc.com)
  • Dermal exposure to hazardous substances can lead to skin diseases and systemic toxicity. (weitzlux.com)
  • Biomonitoring is one way of recording the exposure and health hazards posed by these substances. (tu-dresden.de)
  • Victims have legal options available to seek justice and compensation for harm suffered due to exposure to toxic substances in the water supply. (advocacyforpatients.org)
  • Long-term exposure to these toxic substances can lead to life-threatening illnesses, highlighting the urgency for justice and compensation for the victims. (advocacyforpatients.org)
  • Research has shown that exposure to the toxic substances found in Camp Lejeune's water supply, such as PCE and TCE, can lead to an increased risk of developing various forms of cancer. (advocacyforpatients.org)
  • A pharmacokinetic model to study the excretion of trichloroethylene and its metabolites after an inhalation exposure. (bmj.com)
  • For a better understanding of absorption, distribution, excretion, and metabolism of trichloroethylene the time-course of blood concentration of the vapour and urinary excretion of its metabolites was examined using a pharmacokinetic model. (bmj.com)
  • Trichloroethylene Toxicity: Who is at risk for exposure to trichloroethylene? (cdc.gov)
  • Trichloroethylene is absorbed through intact skin, although not in quantities sufficient to cause systemic toxicity. (cdc.gov)
  • When acutely exposed to trichloroethylene, your body's organs may be negatively affected, especially those related to digestion and breathing. (ptsdlawyers.com)
  • The exposome is the sum of all environmental exposures and our body's response to those exposures across the lifespan. (nih.gov)
  • Trichloroethylene was previously used as an inhaled analgesic and a surgical anesthetic before it was banned for these purposes by the FDA in 1977. (ptsdlawyers.com)
  • In 1977, trichloroethylene (TCE) was detected in the base water supply aquifers. (cdc.gov)
  • v. Cryovac, Inc. concerning trichloroethylene contamination that occurred in Woburn, Massachusetts in the 1970s and 1980s. (wikipedia.org)
  • The situations involved past and current exposures to chemical contamination in surface water, groundwater, sediments, and fish tissue. (cdc.gov)
  • Contamination is under remediation, and the migration of contaminants in the environment is being monitored and is not expected to result in future exposures for workers and visitors at Pease AFB. (cdc.gov)
  • Unfortunately, many military Veterans may have been exposed to trichloroethylene in the short term or chronically. (ptsdlawyers.com)
  • At the time of this writing, the VA does provide disability benefits to any Veterans who can prove that they have a condition caused by their exposure to trichloroethylene (or were likely to have been exposed to TCE). (ptsdlawyers.com)
  • Veterans have linked trichloroethylene as the underlying cause for high incidence rates of multiple myeloma. (wikipedia.org)
  • or each of these agents, carcinogenicity in rats and/or mice, els, differences in exposure con- there was sufficient evidence of car- for example for the liver (aflatoxins, ditions between studies in animals cinogenicity from studies in rats and/ trichloroethylene [TCE], and vinyl and in humans, or limitations in Part 1 ยท Chapter 1. (who.int)
  • Current Intelligence Bulletin 2: Trichloroethylene (TCE) -DHHS (NIOSH) No. 78-127 (1975) Presents information about Trichloroethylene as well as recommendation to treat formaldehyde as a carcinogen. (cdc.gov)
  • Trichloroethylene, Organic & inorganic gases by extractive FTIR spectrometry (No. 3800) -Sampling and measurement from NMAM, 4th ed. (cdc.gov)
  • Exposure to liquid trichloroethylene can result in skin irritation and minor corneal injury. (cdc.gov)
  • Trichloroethylene may cause irritation to the eyes and skin. (cdc.gov)
  • Similar symptoms are displayed with short term exposure including tearing of the eyes, and irritation of the mucus membranes of the respiratory tract. (toronto.ca)
  • After completing this section, you will be able to identify the populations with potentially high exposures to trichloroethylene . (cdc.gov)
  • EPA states that the approach to exclude certain exposure pathways also resulted in a failure to address consistently and comprehensively potential exposures to potentially exposed or susceptible subpopulations (PESS), including fenceline communities ( i.e ., communities near industrial facilities). (lawbc.com)
  • The Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) Chemical Exposure Health Database (which includes results for 3,600 air samples from 1984 to 2011) reported that from 2000 to 2010, 92 samples exceeded the OSHA permissible exposure limit of 100 ppm. (cdc.gov)
  • Inhalation exposure to diesel exhaust in the railroad work environment causes significant and quantifiable cancer risks to many railroad workers. (springer.com)
  • Workers may be harmed from exposure to trichloroethylene. (cdc.gov)
  • Biological indicators of exposure in styrene polymerization workers. (sjweh.fi)
  • Individual mercury exposure of chloralkali workers and its relation to blood and urinary mercury levels. (sjweh.fi)
  • Low-wage, Latinx workers in high-risk industries - such as beauty and automotive industries - are increasingly vulnerable to occupational exposures from under-regulated chemical ingredients and the rolling back of social welfare programs, such as Medicaid and disability [ 8 , 9 ]. (biomedcentral.com)
  • This is the first study to utilize USEPA methodology to calculate the excess lung cancer risk caused by railroad workers' cumulative exposure to diesel exhaust. (springer.com)
  • It's got six atoms, including two carbon atoms, one hydrogen atom, and three chlorine atoms - hence, its name "trichloroethylene. (medscape.com)
  • Over this period, no increase in autoantibody levels as compared to control was detected, suggesting that TCE did not contribute to or accelerate the development of autoimmune disease markers following lifetime exposure. (nih.gov)
  • Not only does this study offer encouraging results, but it is the first study to approach the development of autoimmunity in a novel lifetime exposure paradigm, using an autoimmune prone model, at environmentally relevant exposure levels. (nih.gov)
  • NIOSH Criteria Documents: Criteria for a Recommended Standard: Occupational Exposure to Trichloroethylene -DHHS (NIOSH) No. 73-11025 (1973) Presents a standard to prevent the adverse effects of exposure to Trichloroethylene over a working lifetime. (cdc.gov)
  • In some cases, our clients have been able to identify an exposure to a toxic chemical earlier in their lifetime. (drlwilson.com)
  • Research in this field aims to determine the types, levels, and combinations of exposures people experience and how those exposures affect human health and disease over a lifetime. (nih.gov)
  • and 3) reflections on the system behind chemical exposure risks. (biomedcentral.com)
  • Every day you face the possibility of toxic chemical exposure - through the air you breathe, the water you drink, or the products you buy. (weitzlux.com)
  • But inhalation is not the only way someone can be exposed to and made sick by chemical exposure. (weitzlux.com)
  • Immediately Dangerous to Life or Health (IDLH) Value Profile: Trichloroethylene -NIOSH reviews relevant scientific data and researches methods for developing IDLH values. (cdc.gov)
  • AIM: Autoimmune disease and CD4(+) T-cell alterations are induced in mice exposed to the water pollutant trichloroethylene (TCE). (rti.org)
  • Exposure to TCE occurs mainly through contaminated drinking water. (wikipedia.org)
  • With a specific gravity greater than 1 (denser than water), trichloroethylene can be present as a dense non-aqueous phase liquid (DNAPL) if sufficient quantities are spilled in the environment. (wikipedia.org)
  • Legislation could force the EPA to establish a health advisory and a national public drinking water regulation to limit trichloroethylene. (wikipedia.org)
  • In the United States and globally, millions of people are exposed to trichloroethylene (TCE) through various sources such as air, food, and water. (neurologylive.com)
  • You may be exposed to trichloroethylene from trichloroethylene-contaminated air, water, food, or soil, or direct skin contact. (cdc.gov)
  • you may also be exposed by breathing trichloroethylene released to the air from trichloroethylene-contaminated water. (cdc.gov)
  • On January 21, 2022, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) announced the availability of and solicited public comments on the " Draft TSCA Screening Level Approach for Assessing Ambient Air and Water Exposures to Fenceline Communities Version 1.0 " (screening level methodology). (lawbc.com)
  • According to the press release, under the previous Administration, the "first 10" risk evaluations did not assess air, water, or disposal exposures to the general population because these exposure pathways were already regulated, or could be regulated, under other EPA-administered statutes, such as the Clean Air Act (CAA), Safe Drinking Water Act (SDWA), or Clean Water Act (CWA). (lawbc.com)
  • The Biden Administration reversed this policy, and EPA developed the screening level methodology to examine further whether the policy decision to exclude air and water exposure pathways from the risk evaluations will lead to a failure to identify and protect fenceline communities. (lawbc.com)
  • The proposed screening level methodology states that it "uses reasonably available data, information, and models to quantify environmental releases, evaluate exposures to fenceline communities and characterize risks associated with such releases and exposures for certain air and water pathways previously not evaluated in published risk evaluations. (lawbc.com)
  • Scientists seek to better understand how various types of exposures are transported across land, air, and water and, upon contact with people, transformed within our bodies. (nih.gov)
  • A new bill - Honoring our PACT Act of 2022 - will allow individuals who were exposed to contaminated water between August 1, 1953, and December 31, 1987 to sue and recover damages for harm from exposure. (jimadler.com)
  • The civilian population is also at risk of TCE exposure, said first author Samuel M. Goldman, MD, MPH, of the UCSF Division of Occupational, Environmental and Climate Medicine, and the SFVA, noting that between 9% and 34% of U.S. water supplies contain measurable amounts of the chemical. (medicalxpress.com)
  • The Center will be dedicated to understanding and mitigating adverse birth outcomes and serious developmental health problems that have been associated with urban environmental exposure to volatile organic chemcials (VOCs), a special class of pollutant found in the subsurface of post-industrial cities like Detroit. (eurekalert.org)
  • Trichloroethylene, Trichloracetic acid in urine (No. 8322) -Sampling and measurement from NMAM, 4th ed. (cdc.gov)
  • Methods for measuring trichloroethanol and trichloroacetic acid in blood and urine after exposure to trichloroethylene. (sjweh.fi)
  • Many of us have detectable levels of TCE in our bodies, but it gets metabolized and excreted very quickly, so blood and urine tests only reflect very recent exposure. (medicalxpress.com)
  • These include how much you are exposed to (dose), how long you are exposed (duration), how often you are exposed (frequency), and how you are exposed (route of exposure). (cdc.gov)
  • Most trichloroethylene in surface waters or on soil surfaces evaporates into the atmosphere, although its high mobility in soil may result in it moving into groundwater below the soil surface. (cdc.gov)
  • Institutional controls such as restrictions on use of groundwater and limitations on construction in contaminated areas are in place to prevent exposure. (cdc.gov)
  • Occupational Safety and Health Guideline for Trichloroethylene -This guideline helps stakeholders conduct effective occupational safety and health programs. (cdc.gov)
  • At elevated temperatures and in the presence of alkali, trichloroethylene may form more toxic compounds such as phosgene, a serious pulmonary irritant, or dichloroacetylene, a neurotoxin. (cdc.gov)
  • Trichloroethylene was primarily used in degreasing metal equipment and household cleaning products. (ptsdlawyers.com)
  • Most of the trichloroethylene used in the United States is released into the atmosphere by evaporation, primarily from degreasing operations. (cdc.gov)
  • Previous research has linked TCE, or trichloroethylene, to certain cancers, but a new study publishing in JAMA Neurology on May 15, 2023, is believed to be the first large-scale study to demonstrate its association with Parkinson's. (medicalxpress.com)
  • IIAC has set out guidance on how it evaluates evidence on health risks associated with occupational exposures . (www.gov.uk)
  • CLEAR will provide new methods for assessment, testing and mitigation to help reduce toxic exposures and improve health outcomes. (eurekalert.org)
  • The overall rate constant for the disappearance of trichloroethylene was found to a agree with the theoretical one, estimated by means of a mathematical model for the blood concentration data. (bmj.com)
  • In 1986, and later again in 2009, 2 plumes containing trichloroethylene was found on Long Island, New York due to Northrop Grumman's Bethpage factories that worked in conjunction with the United States Navy during the 1930s and 1940s. (wikipedia.org)
  • The EPA has found trichloroethylene in at least 1,051 of the 1,854 current or former NPL sites. (cdc.gov)
  • But the possibility remains that as more sites are evaluated, the sites where trichloroethylene is found may increase. (cdc.gov)
  • Trichloroethylene can be found in indoor and outdoor air and in the airspaces of contaminated soil. (medlineplus.gov)
  • NIOSHTIC-2 search results on trichloroethylene -NIOSHTIC-2 is a searchable database of worker safety and health publications, documents, grant reports, and journal articles supported in whole or in part by NIOSH. (cdc.gov)
  • If you or a loved one believe you have developed a health condition because of trichloroethylene exposure, read on to learn more about acquiring disability benefits. (ptsdlawyers.com)
  • Studies show that exposure to trichloroethylene can lead to serious health consequences and long-term conditions. (ptsdlawyers.com)
  • This Public Health Statement is the summary chapter from the Toxicological Profile for trichloroethylene . (cdc.gov)
  • Exposures to mercury, polychlorinated biphenyls (PCBs), and the pesticide DDT by past recreational users who swam, waded, and fished were below levels where adverse health effects are likely. (cdc.gov)
  • If you were stationed at Wurtsmith Air Force Base and later experienced adverse health effects, you may be eligible for compensation for illnesses connected to toxic exposure. (hillandponton.com)
  • and assisted in the interpretation of experimental study results for assessing the health effects of electromagnetic and radiofrequency exposures. (exponent.com)
  • Through our analysis of the interviews, we examine how neoliberal occupational and environmental policies funnel responsibility for controlling chemical exposures down to individuals in small businesses with limited resources, obscuring the power structures that maintain environmental health injustices. (biomedcentral.com)
  • Three of the draft risk assessments- DCM, NMP, and TCE- indicate a potential concern for human health under specific exposure scenarios for particular uses. (ishn.com)
  • The innovative CLEAR program integrates engineering and biomedical approaches to detect, quantify and eradicate the health risks that stem from environmental exposure to VOCs and their mixtures. (eurekalert.org)
  • We will have five integrative environmental science and engineering and biomedical research projects that will investigate toxic mechanisms, exposure pathways, biomarkers and strategies to prevent exposures and improve public health outcomes," said Runge-Morris. (eurekalert.org)
  • We will apply advanced analysis methods and tools to determine the impact of VOC exposures on preterm birth and other adverse health outcomes. (eurekalert.org)
  • NIEHS research uses state-of-the-art science and technology to investigate the interplay between environmental exposures, human biology, genetics, and common diseases to help prevent disease and improve human health. (nih.gov)
  • Exposure can cause a range of additional health effects as well. (simmonsfirm.com)
  • If she finds a strong relationship between them, scientists and public health professionals could use similar questionnaires to estimate potential levels of pesticide exposure within a home. (medlineplus.gov)
  • In doing that, I worked with epidemiologists to understand if those exposures may impact our health. (medlineplus.gov)
  • As a multidisciplinary team of exposure scientists and epidemiologists, we collaborate to interpret the findings as they relate to public health. (medlineplus.gov)
  • Formaldehyde exposure in work and the general environment. (sjweh.fi)
  • Furthermore, populations of all thymic T-cell subpopulations were decreased in male but not female mice following exposure to 14,000 ppb TCE. (nih.gov)