• Health effects from indoor air pollutants may be experienced soon after exposure or years later. (nature.com)
  • 6-13 In addition, exposure to indoor biological air pollutants has been associated with "sick building syndrome," a set of non-specific symptoms that may include upper-respiratory irritative symptoms, headaches, fatigue, and rash, and "appear to be linked to time spent in a building, but no specific illness or cause can be identified. (centerforhealthsecurity.org)
  • My expertise lies in answering questions about how environmental pollutants interact and affect organisms. (lu.se)
  • My lab group tries to identify pollutants of concern and how exposure changes signaling systems inside organisms. (lu.se)
  • Two main benefits are that the health assessor may see how people might come in contact with chemicals from the site and learn what concerns community members have about the site. (cdc.gov)
  • More exposure to environmental hazards, such as chemicals used for farming. (medlineplus.gov)
  • Environmental factors, including exposure to toxic chemicals, can negatively affect children's health. (cdc.gov)
  • One group of these chemicals, known as polybrominated diphenyl ethers (PBDEs), persists in the environment and is suspected of causing deleterious health and environmental effects. (cec.org)
  • Changes in the regulation and use of some organic chemicals have caused environmental concentrations to stabilize or decline during the past 35 years coincident with a rebound in the osprey ( Pandion haliaetus ) population of the Chesapeake Bay. (usgs.gov)
  • But many consumers know little about the health concerns linked to the chemicals used to manufacture some non-stick surfaces. (smh.com.au)
  • PFAS chemicals, which includes PFOA and PFOS, have been widely used to make products more stain-resistant, waterproof and/or non-stick for more than 60 years, but they have been linked to cancer and numerous other health concerns. (smh.com.au)
  • Exposure to PFAS chemicals can be carcinogenic and are linked to have a number of adverse health and environmental concerns. (smh.com.au)
  • If exposure to the chemicals is higher, the health effects are worse. (smh.com.au)
  • Environmental Health Criteria 192 First draft prepared by Dr G.J. van Esch, Bilthoven, Netherlands Published under the joint sponsorship of the United Nations Environment Programme, the International Labour Organisation, and the World Health Organization, and produced within the framework of the Inter-Organization Programme for the Sound Management of Chemicals. (inchem.org)
  • The high water consumption of geothermal operations can have significant environmental impacts, such as depleting local water sources, altering aquatic ecosystems, and causing water pollution from the release of dissolved minerals and chemicals. (managenergy.tv)
  • BPA has been identified under the "Concern List" that includes chemicals causing risk to the environment under the Toxic Substances Control Act. (news-medical.net)
  • Our research interests are focused on various contaminants, including endocrine disrupters derived from plastics, and exposure effects from chemicals used in urban environments. (lu.se)
  • Glyphosate (GLY) is the most heavily used herbicide worldwide but the extent of exposure in human pregnancy remains unknown. (biomedcentral.com)
  • This article provides a summary of many psychosocial and environmental risks during pregnancy. (medscape.com)
  • [ 2 ] A number of modalities may be required for diagnosis and treatment of exposures in pregnancy. (medscape.com)
  • Was your doctor, nurse, or other health care provider able to answer any questions about environmental exposures that you had during your pregnancy? (cdc.gov)
  • however, this study examined questions on only three supplemental topics: family history of breast and ovarian cancer, marijuana and other drug use before, during, and after pregnancy, and environmental exposures before and during pregnancy. (cdc.gov)
  • Exposure to radiofrequency radiation during pregnancy is associated with increased fetal and newborn heart rate and decreased fetal cardiac output. (ewg.org)
  • The report also showed other, non-cancer health concerns associated with PFASs (PFOA and PFOS over certain levels), including changes in cholesterol, developmental effects to foetuses during pregnancy, liver effects, such as tissue damage, immune effects, such as depressed antibody production in response to vaccination, and thyroid effects. (smh.com.au)
  • Guidance from the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention released last April indicates that children with disabilities or brain trauma benefit from early-childhood-education programs such as Head Start, but found no large-scale studies that "specifically examine" the impact of educational interventions on cognitive or behavioral outcomes for children with lead exposure. (edweek.org)
  • Should My Child Be Retested for Lead Exposure? (healthychildren.org)
  • There is no safe level of lead exposure for children, and the best 'treatment' for lead poisoning is to prevent lead exposure before it happens,' said Jennifer Lowry, MD, FAAP, chair of the American Academy of Pediatrics Council on Environmental Health. (healthychildren.org)
  • Even low-level lead exposure, at blood lead concentrations below 5 µg/dL, can raise risk of intellectual and academic disabilities in children. (healthychildren.org)
  • Lead exposure also is linked to higher rates of conditions such as hyperactivity and attention deficits, and lower birth weight. (healthychildren.org)
  • If you're concerned about lead exposure in your child, talk with your pediatrician. (healthychildren.org)
  • This is imperative as approximately 3.6 million American households have children under 6 years of age who live in homes with lead exposure hazards. (constantcontact.com)
  • ATSDR identifies and evaluates exposure pathways by considering how people might come into contact with a chemical. (cdc.gov)
  • Included in the two documents published were identification of specific TENR problems, a national inventory or NORM, and an evaluation of exposure pathways to man. (osha.gov)
  • The Journal of Exposure Science and Environmental Epidemiology is inviting submissions for a Special Issue on Wastewater-based Epidemiology to Assess Environmentally Influenced Disease. (nature.com)
  • Keep up to date with the Journal of Exposure Science and Environmental Epidemiology on LinkedIn. (nature.com)
  • To coincide with the Joint Annual Meeting of the International Society of Exposure Science and the International Society for Environmental Epidemiology ( ISES-ISEE 2018 ), Environmental Health has published this collection to highlight top accessed articles in line with the conference theme: Addressing complex local and global issues in environmental exposure and epidemiology - Selected articles for ISES-ISEE 2018. (biomedcentral.com)
  • If chemical concentrations are above comparison values, ATSDR further analyzes exposure variables (e.g., duration and frequency) for health effects, including the toxicology of the chemical, other epidemiology studies, and the weight of evidence. (cdc.gov)
  • In addition, the gestational window is critical because exposures outside certain gestational periods may be nontoxic, while the same doses can cause devastating results within the window. (medscape.com)
  • Flight attendants are an understudied occupational group, despite undergoing a wide range of adverse job-related exposures, including to known carcinogens. (biomedcentral.com)
  • Exposure to these substances has been associated with a wide range of adverse health and environmental effects. (cec.org)
  • Veterans enrolled in VA ECHCS can also request a screening by a nurse trained in identifying and documenting potential exposures to toxins during military service. (va.gov)
  • Your regional Pediatric Environmental Health Specialty Unit ( PEHSU ) have staff who can also talk with parents about concerns over environmental toxins. (healthychildren.org)
  • These findings were published in three manuscripts, with the article published in the journal Integrated Environmental Assessment and Management , being named the Best Student Paper published in a Society of Environmental Toxicology and Chemistry journal for 2015. (usgs.gov)
  • The second edition integrates the latest research on the learning processes that are critical to making exposures work, and provides clear guidance on how to use the research findings to directly improve clinical practice. (cavershambooksellers.com)
  • For these reasons, exposure to concentrations of AMG 334 in the environment does not pose any concern. (janusinfo.se)
  • Exposure by gender and indoor exposures (at home, in the workplace, in public places, e.g. restaurants/café and other). (who.int)
  • Environmental testing in Dracut, Massachusetts, showed that TCE was present in the indoor air at a site where children had batting practice for baseball. (cdc.gov)
  • Every day, Clark Seif Clark professionals are deployed across the nation helping both large and small customers resolve health & safety, industrial hygiene, environmental and indoor air quality issues. (constantcontact.com)
  • Although the batting cage facility was immediately moved, residents expressed concern about their children's exposure to TCE during the years when the facility was in use. (cdc.gov)
  • Toxicity is also a concern in individuals who ingest high doses either intentionally or accidentally. (medscape.com)
  • 192) 1.Flame retardants - toxicity 2.Occupational exposure 3.Environmental exposure I.Series ISBN 92 4 157192 6 (NLM Classification: WA 250) ISSN 0250-863X The World Health Organization welcomes requests for permission to reproduce or translate its publications, in part or in full. (inchem.org)
  • They decided to evaluate pediatric Type 1 diabetes-an autoimmune disorder- and certain heart defects associated with exposure to TCE. (cdc.gov)
  • Use this information to evaluate risks to health and minimise exposure by taking sensible measures, such as using a vacuum cleaner instead of a brush, or keeping lids on containers. (hse.gov.uk)
  • How does ATSDR determine which exposure situations to evaluate? (cdc.gov)
  • Specialists in these clinics can recognize, evaluate, and treat illnesses resulting from exposure to hazardous substances. (cdc.gov)
  • Wild and farmed salmon differ in their environmental impacts and nutritional quality. (medicalnewstoday.com)
  • Geothermal energy is often touted as a clean and renewable source of power, but it isn't without its environmental impacts. (managenergy.tv)
  • These concerns highlight the importance of carefully planning and mitigating the environmental impacts of geothermal operations, ensuring sustainable energy development. (managenergy.tv)
  • Water usage in geothermal operations is a critical aspect that requires efficient management to minimize environmental impacts. (managenergy.tv)
  • It has negative impacts on human health and well-being and is a growing concern. (bvsalud.org)
  • The WHO Regional Office for Europe has developed these guidelines, based on the growing understanding of these health impacts of exposure to environmental noise. (bvsalud.org)
  • UNITED NATIONS ENVIRONMENT PROGRAMME INTERNATIONAL LABOUR ORGANISATION WORLD HEALTH ORGANIZATION INTERNATIONAL PROGRAMME ON CHEMICAL SAFETY ENVIRONMENTAL HEALTH CRITERIA 192 Flame Retardants: A General Introduction This report contains the collective views of an international group of experts and does not necessarily represent the decisions or the stated policy of the United Nations Environment Programme, the International Labour Organisation, or the World Health Organization. (inchem.org)
  • The designations employed and the presentation of the material in this publication do not imply the expression of any opinion whatsoever on the part of the Secretariat of the World Health Organization concerning the legal status of any country, territory, city or area or of its authorities, or concerning the delimitation of its frontiers or boundaries. (inchem.org)
  • In the interest of all users of the Environmental Health Criteria monographs, readers are requested to communicate any errors that may have occurred to the Director of the International Programme on Chemical Safety, World Health Organization, Geneva, Switzerland, in order that they may be included in corrigenda. (inchem.org)
  • It has posed health risks to the Canadian population and is an area of concern for Canadian lawmakers. (wikipedia.org)
  • This work also includes an examination of strategies and the preparation and dissemination of information on reducing the risks of exposure. (cec.org)
  • Exposure risks increase when repair, maintenance, and renovation work is being done on one of these buildings. (mesothelioma.net)
  • Risk factors for asthma include a family history of allergic disease, the presence of allergen-specific immunoglobulin E (IgE), viral respiratory illnesses , exposure to aeroallergens , cigarette smoke, obesity , and lower socioeconomic status. (medscape.com)
  • Therefore, the present study aimed to investigate whether long-term exposure to residential road traffic noise at the most and least exposed façades was associated with all-cause, cardiovascular disease (CVD), ischemic heart disease (IHD), stroke, respiratory, or cancer mortality in a Danish cohort study. (lu.se)
  • The obesity epidemic exemplifies a condition based on metabolism, lifestyle and environmental 'obesogen' exposure. (nist.gov)
  • Obesity is known to worsen multiple major lifelong health concerns. (nist.gov)
  • Exposure to BPA causes several effects on human health such as obesity, premature puberty, repeated miscarriages, and diabetes. (news-medical.net)
  • Environmental and chemical contaminants affect wild salmon as well as farmed salmon. (medicalnewstoday.com)
  • The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) classifies more than 70 percent of Chesapeake Bay tidal waters as impaired by toxic contaminants. (usgs.gov)
  • To track these contaminants and their effects on bay ospreys, water, fish, osprey eggs, and blood samples from osprey chicks were sampled along Chesapeake Bay tributaries in Pennsylvania, Maryland, and Virginia, including several sites the EPAconsiders "Regions of Concern. (usgs.gov)
  • Although Bay osprey populations have rebounded, one marker of genetic damage in osprey chick blood samples from some Regions of Concern and WWTPs was elevated compared to samples taken at a relatively uncontaminated reference site, which indicates the ongoing effects of these contaminants. (usgs.gov)
  • As an example, inhalation exposure to something as basic as flour dust can cause a condition known as baker's asthma. (constantcontact.com)
  • The concern is the possible inhalation and/or ingestion of scale particles contaminated with radium-226 and possibly other radioactive material that may become airborne during welding, cutting or reaming of pipe containing the radioactive scale. (osha.gov)
  • If exposure is possible, ATSDR scientists then consider whether contamination is present at levels that might affect public health. (cdc.gov)
  • EMEGs, RMEGs, and CREGs are non-enforceable, health-based comparison values developed by ATSDR for screening environmental contamination for further evaluation. (cdc.gov)
  • Two determinations must be made when a physician responds to a patient's concerns about a specific exposure: (1) whether any quantity of the toxicant has known adverse effects on reproduction in humans and (2) whether the substance is present in sufficient quantity to affect the patient or population exposed. (medscape.com)
  • Plausible physiologic and biologic mechanisms: For example, positing that a major change in organ formation was due to late-trimester pesticide exposure would not be plausible because organogenesis would have been completed before the exposures. (medscape.com)
  • Several studies 2- 8 and two reviews of epidemiological studies 9, 10 have suggested that household pesticide exposure may be associated with childhood leukaemia. (bmj.com)
  • Residential pesticide exposure has also been associated with other childhood cancers (lymphoma, brain tumour, neuroblastoma, Wilm's tumour, and Ewing's sarcoma). (bmj.com)
  • This paper analyses the relation between pesticide exposure and childhood acute leukaemia. (bmj.com)
  • Being vigilant about avoiding exposure to illnesses such as influenza and measles, and requiring the same of your family and caregivers (And remember, while vaccines may help curb the spread of those diseases, there is no vaccine for COVID-19. (cancercenter.com)
  • While the plant is operating, the potential for worker exposure to hazardous materials is the greatest in this part of the facility. (nationalacademies.org)
  • Answers are provided to the most frequently asked questions (FAQs) about exposure to hazardous substances found around hazardous waste sites and the effects of exposure on human health. (cdc.gov)
  • https://www.folkhalsomyndigheten.se/folkhalsorapportering-statistik/om-vara-datainsamlingar/nationella-folkhalsoenkaten/ - Exposure by gender, at home, on the balcony/outdoor area near home, in the workplace, other places (e.g. visit friends or in the car) and outdoor places (e.g. commercial outdoor dining areas, public transport stations and stops and entrances). (who.int)
  • The primary exposures include diagnostic radiographs, radiopharmaceuticals, workplace exposures, and environmental exposures such as those that occurred after the Three Mile Island and Chernobyl nuclear reactor accidents. (medscape.com)
  • Reproductive risk of toxicant exposure includes fetal effects, especially congenital anomalies. (medscape.com)
  • 2016). Temperature is a key environmental factor that may favor the growth of these fungi and aflatoxin production (Arrus et al. (researchgate.net)
  • Because Tracking program data were readily available, it was quickly established that the Dracut children, compared with children in other parts of the state, did not have an increased risk for pediatric Type 1 diabetes or heart defects associated with TCE exposure. (cdc.gov)
  • Because the baseline risk is small, if an exposure conveys a modestly increased risk, a large population of infants is required to detect an increase in anomalies. (medscape.com)
  • The results reported herein support the hypothesis that various types of insecticide exposure may be a risk factor for childhood acute leukaemia. (bmj.com)
  • Most commercial buildings are not configured and maintained in ways that effectively reduce occupants' risk of exposure to biological threats. (centerforhealthsecurity.org)
  • 9 - 12 Additional risk is associated with environmental factors. (aafp.org)
  • Some comparison values used by ATSDR scientists include ATSDR's environmental media evaluation guides (EMEG), reference dose media evaluation guides (RMEG), and cancer risk evaluation guides (CREG). (cdc.gov)
  • Who Was at Risk of Asbestos Exposure in the UK? (mesothelioma.net)
  • This means that both civilians and members of the Navy were at risk of asbestos exposure. (mesothelioma.net)
  • School buildings were often constructed with asbesto s materials, which linger and put teachers and students at risk of exposure. (mesothelioma.net)
  • Breast-feeding infants have a negligible risk of BPA exposure. (news-medical.net)
  • Data from the Prevention of Allergy: Risk Factors for Sensitization in Children Related to Farming and Anthroposophic Lifestyle (PARSIFAL) Study and the Multidisciplinary Study to Identify the Genetic and Environmental Causes of Asthma in the European Community Advanced (GABRIELA) reinforce the concept of the hygiene hypothesis. (medscape.com)
  • In conclusion, this study adds to the body of evidence linking exposure to road traffic noise with higher risk of mortality. (lu.se)
  • and identify measures of of five selected occupational exposures population risk. (who.int)
  • Letter to the editor regarding recent publication titled "Developing an internal threshold of toxicological concern (iTTC)" by Arnot et al. (nature.com)
  • Toxicological responses to sublethal anticoagulant rodenticide exposure in free-flying hawks. (usda.gov)
  • At CSC our industrial hygiene, environmental and building science professionals provide lead consulting and testing services to identify lead hazards so they can be eliminated or mitigated to prevent new cases of lead poisoning. (constantcontact.com)
  • The roentgen equivalent man (rem) unit of measure and sievert (Sv) unit are used to quantify radiation exposure over time (eg, environmental releases). (medscape.com)
  • Sperm cells are particularly susceptible to damage from free radicals that can be generated from radiofrequency radiation exposure, since they lack the protective antioxidants typical of other cells in the body. (ewg.org)
  • Changes to ovary cells have been associated with radiofrequency radiation exposure in laboratory rats. (ewg.org)
  • Evidence of the effects of radiofrequency radiation exposure on sperm quality has also been observed in animal studies. (ewg.org)
  • By conducting a seroprevalence study, an environmental survey, and setting up microbiology facilities for B. pseudomallei detection at a large referral hospital, we detected B. pseudomallei in soil and identified it as a cause of lethal infection in Gabon. (cdc.gov)
  • We also detected B. thailandensis in environmental soil samples, indicating that this organism is also present in Gabon. (cdc.gov)
  • Prenatal exposure to radiofrequency radiation in laboratory mice was associated with lower levels of testosterone and behavioral anomalies. (ewg.org)
  • Prenatal exposure to radiofrequency radiation in laboratory rats was associated with follicle degeneration and structural changes of ovary cells that produce estrogen. (ewg.org)
  • fol ow-up The SYNERGY project was started in from extensive quantitative exposure with functional research to help identify January 2007 to study the joint effects measurements from 21 countries. (who.int)
  • Certain fetal and maternal conditions have been shown to have environmental and genetic components. (medscape.com)
  • The results of this study demonstrate that the factors positively affecting the attitudes of young people toward purchase of organic vegetables in Vietnam are environmental concerns, health consciousness, food safety concerns, and subjective knowledge. (ncl.edu.tw)
  • The Sergeant First Class Heath Robinson Honoring our Promise to Address Comprehensive Toxics Act, or PACT Act, expands VA health care eligibility and benefits for Veterans with toxic exposures during the Vietnam, Gulf War, and post-9/11 eras. (va.gov)
  • Moreover, the International Agency for Research on Cancer (IARC) considers the "spraying and application of non-arsenical insecticides entailing exposures" to be, as a whole, probably carcinogenic to humans. (bmj.com)
  • Transportation noise is a growing public health concern worldwide and epidemiological evidence has linked road traffic noise with mortality. (lu.se)
  • The city ended its use of the contaminated Flint River for drinking water in the fall, but concerns remain because the old pipes and service lines that supply the city's water still release lead. (edweek.org)
  • As some affects of arsenic exposure are irreversible, the core public health measure is prevention of human exposure. (who.int)
  • Of particular concern to Wildlife Queensland was the proposal's potential for extreme, irreversible environmental damage. (wildlife.org.au)
  • Trichloroethylene (TCE) exposure, for example, is potentially linked to autoimmune effects and congenital heart defects in children. (cdc.gov)
  • According to a final report released on September 3, 2008, by the National Toxicology Program (NTP) of the National Institutes of Health (NIH), current human exposure to BPA is of "some concern" for effects on the brain, behavior, and prostate gland in fetuses, infants, and children. (virginia.gov)
  • While exposure to even a common cold may cause difficult symptoms and side effects for cancer patients, catching a virus like COVID-19 or influenza may lead to even more serious complications. (cancercenter.com)
  • Such exposure is associated with several chronic effects, including skin problems such as melansosis, keratosis and cancer, cancers of the bladder, kidney and lung, diseases of the blood vessels of the legs and feet, and possibly also diabetes, high blood pressure, reproductive disorders and impairment of children's intellectual development. (who.int)
  • If no one comes into contact with a chemical, then no exposure occurs, thus no health effects could occur. (cdc.gov)
  • Exposure does not always result in harmful health effects. (cdc.gov)
  • Comparison values are developed by ATSDR from available scientific literature concerning exposure and health effects. (cdc.gov)
  • Adverse effects from the production and exposure to pesticides in the Eastern Mediterranean Region (EMR) is projected to increase, while a recent assessment (1) showed that the majority of EMR countries are still unprepared to deal with chemical or poisoning incidents. (who.int)
  • The U.S. Preventive Services Task Force concluded that current evidence is insufficient to assess the balance of benefits and harms of screening for autism spectrum disorder in young children for whom no concerns of autism spectrum disorder have been raised by their parents or a clinician. (aafp.org)
  • Childhood lead poisoning is considered the most preventable environmental disease among young children," said Zahid Iqbal, MPH, CIH and Technical Director at Clark Seif Clark (CSC). (constantcontact.com)
  • Preventing exposure is key, whether for children in the home or for adults on the job. (constantcontact.com)
  • [ 7 ] Using a cross-sectional design, the authors compared children living on farms to those in a reference group with respect to the prevalence of asthma and to the diversity of microbial exposure. (medscape.com)
  • The studies found that children who lived on farms had a lower prevalence of asthma and atopy and were exposed to a greater variety of environmental microorganisms than children in the reference group. (medscape.com)
  • To investigate the relation between childhood acute leukaemia and household exposure to pesticides. (bmj.com)
  • Whether it's exposure to flour dust or one of the other 250+ substances reported by the National Institutes of Health (NIH) that are known, or believed, to cause or exacerbate work-related asthma, the end result can be disabling. (constantcontact.com)
  • Environmental Health Criteria 224, second edition. (who.int)
  • Months after the water crisis emerged, the 5,500-student district is still supplying students and staff members with bottled water in an effort to reduce their exposure. (edweek.org)
  • Environmental information for erenumab is not available on Fass.se (2020-10-06). (janusinfo.se)
  • It is the first visible sign of chronic high fluoride exposure. (fluoridealert.org)
  • However, residents of all ages were being exposed to chronic 24/7 exposure. (wildlife.org.au)
  • https://www.folkhalsomyndigheten.se/publicerat-material/publikationsarkiv/m/miljohalsorapport-2017/ - Outdoor exposures (sport arenas, sidewalks, playgrounds, commercial outdoor dining areas, public transport stations and stops and public entrances). (who.int)
  • In both human and animal studies, exposure to radiofrequency radiation emitted from wireless devices is absorbed by the body and can harm the reproductive system. (ewg.org)
  • Exposure to radiofrequency radiation is associated in human studies with lower sperm concentration, viability, and motility. (ewg.org)
  • The Modern Vital Podcast is an environmental health podcast that focuses on the relationship between environmental factors and human health, and also bridges the gap between ancient wisdom and modern science, hosted by Dr. Ben Reebs. (apple.com)
  • Community health concerns (This information is usually gathered at meetings held in association with site visits, but meetings may be held throughout the public health assessment process. (cdc.gov)
  • The Massachusetts Department of Public Health Bureau of Environmental Health (MDPH/BEH) coordinated with the state Department of Transportation (Mass DOT) for the first ever HIA mandated by law for a proposed project to de-elevate the aging McGrath Highway in East Somerville. (cdc.gov)
  • Preterm birth is a significant public health concern and exposure to phthalates has been shown to be associated with an increased odds of preterm birth. (biomedcentral.com)
  • In the United States, environmental exposures have been a longstanding public health concern. (nih.gov)
  • In early December 2017, the United Nations Environment Program (UNEP) published Frontiers 2017: Emerging Issues of Environmental Concern. (nanotech-now.com)
  • The book serves not only as an evidence-based account of the model and rationale behind exposure therapy, but also as an aid to individualizing treatment according to patient nuances, whether overt or subtle. (cavershambooksellers.com)
  • Hospitals and clinics , including the Cancer Treatment Centers of America ® (CTCA) network of hospitals and Outpatient Care Centers , are taking extraordinary steps to protect patients and their families, as well as visitors and medical teams, from exposure to the coronavirus. (cancercenter.com)
  • It was in 2004 that the American Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) discovered the potential cancer-causing chemical used in the production of Teflon and filed complaints against the maker, DuPont, under the Toxic Substances Control Act (TSCA) and the Resource Conservation and Recovery Act (RCRA) . (smh.com.au)
  • How much harm the exposure causes depends on the frequency of exposure. (ewg.org)
  • The extent of harm is also influenced by the length of exposure, though a recent meta-analysis shows it's not clear how much of a role that factor plays. (ewg.org)
  • The United States Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) concentrates on the production and processing of products that are most likely to cause environmental harm. (news-medical.net)
  • The present study was designed to assess the role of environmental and genetic factors in the aetiology of childhood acute leukaemia. (bmj.com)
  • Figure 9 describes ATSDR's exposure evaluation process. (cdc.gov)
  • The complex interplay of (1) genetic, (2) environmental, and (3) social factors requires sophisticated and thoughtful interventions on the part of health care providers. (medscape.com)
  • [ 1 ] Significant genetic variation exists between and within racial and ethnic groups, but the issue is confounded by important coexisting economic, cultural, and environmental differences, including geography (place of birth). (medscape.com)
  • Representatives from the Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO), United Nations Environment Programme (UNEP), vector control experts and WHO staff from the Centre for Environmental Health Action (CEHA) and EMRO also attended the meeting. (who.int)
  • Vuvuzelas (a type of plastic horn) took center stage at the competition with their energetic sound, but raised concerns because of the potential for very high sound levels. (cdc.gov)
  • The State of Louisiana, Department of Environmental Quality has recently issued a notification concerning a potential health hazard associated with handling pipe used in oil and gas production that may be contaminated with radioactive scale from naturally-occurring radioactive materials (NORM). (osha.gov)
  • The book helps the clinician gain skills and confidence for implementing exposure successfully and tailoring interventions to each client's needs, regardless of diagnosis. (cavershambooksellers.com)
  • The Massachusetts Tracking Program external icon reviewed information about possible children's health outcomes related to TCE exposure. (cdc.gov)
  • The Skin Deep® scoring system was designed to help the public understand whether a product is safe to use or whether it contains ingredients of concern. (ewg.org)
  • Environmental Science and Pollution Research. (usda.gov)
  • Exposure to inorganic arsenic through the food chain is limited, although absorption by crops irrigated with water highly contaminated with arsenic warrants further research. (who.int)
  • This testimony before the Subcommittee on Manpower, Compensation, and Health and Safety concerned the research and technical assistance activities of NIOSH in the area of mine safety and health. (cdc.gov)
  • It is comprehensive, clearly written, practical, and fully updated to reflect contemporary research and theory on exposure-based treatments. (cavershambooksellers.com)
  • Exposure can occur by breathing, eating, drinking, or by skin contact with a substance containing the chemical. (cdc.gov)
  • VA Eastern Colorado Health Care System (ECHCS), San Luis Valley Veterans Coalition and area Veteran service officers will assist local Veterans with understanding a new expansion of benefits related to military environmental exposures. (va.gov)
  • VA ECHCS patient services assistants will enroll Veterans into VA health care and schedule health and wellness appointments, as nurses screen Veterans for toxic exposures. (va.gov)
  • Veterans with exposure concerns may be connected to information about benefits, registry exams and clinical resources. (va.gov)
  • This effort is an important step in prioritizing exposure-informed care for Veterans . (va.gov)
  • All Veterans with military environmental exposure concerns should speak with their provider at their next appointment. (va.gov)