Children's exposure assessment: A review of factors influencing children's exposure, and the data available to characterize and assess that exposure
Cohen Hubal, EA; Sheldon, LS; Burke, JM; Mccurdy, TR; Berry, MR; Rigas, ML; Zartarian, VG; Freeman, NCG
HERO ID
717411
Reference Type
Journal Article
Subtype
Review
Year
2000
Language
English
PMID
| HERO ID | 717411 |
|---|---|
| Material Type | Review |
| In Press | No |
| Year | 2000 |
| Title | Children's exposure assessment: A review of factors influencing children's exposure, and the data available to characterize and assess that exposure |
| Authors | Cohen Hubal, EA; Sheldon, LS; Burke, JM; Mccurdy, TR; Berry, MR; Rigas, ML; Zartarian, VG; Freeman, NCG |
| Journal | Environmental Health Perspectives |
| Volume | 108 |
| Issue | 6 |
| Page Numbers | 475-486 |
| Abstract | We review the factors influencing children's exposure to environmental contaminants and the data available to characterize and assess that exposure. Children's activity pattern data requirements are demonstrated in the context of the algorithms used to estimate exposure by inhalation, dermal contact, and ingestion. Currently, data on children's exposures and activities are insufficient to adequately assess multimedia exposures to environmental contaminants. As a result, regulators use a series of default assumptions and exposure factors when conducting exposure assessments. Data to reduce uncertainty in the assumptions and exposure estimates are needed to ensure chemicals are regulated appropriately to protect children's health. To improve the database, advancement in the following general areas of research is required: identification of appropriate age/developmental benchmarks for categorizing children in exposure assessment; development and improvement of methods for monitoring children's exposures and activities; collection of activity pattern data for children (especially young children) required to assess exposure by all routes; collection of data on concentrations of environmental contaminants, biomarkers, and transfer coefficients that can be used as inputs to aggregate exposure models. |
| Doi | 10.1289/ehp.108-1638158 |
| Pmid | 10856019 |
| Wosid | WOS:000087719900018 |
| Url | https://doi.org/10.1289/ehp.108-1638158 |
| Is Certified Translation | No |
| Dupe Override | No |
| Is Public | Yes |
| Language Text | English |
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