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The Effects of Great Lakes Contaminants on Human Health

Report to Congress

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Human Health in the Great Lakes Region

TABLE OF CONTENTS

I. Introduction

II. A Review of the Great Lakes Human Health Literature

III. Human Health Studies Outside of the Great Lakes -
Exposure to Similar Persistent Toxic Substances

IV. Limitations of Human Health Studies

V. Program Areas of Research

Characterization of Exposure and Determination of the Profiles and Levels in Human Biologic Tissues and Fluids
Identification of Sensitive and Specific Human Reproductive End Points
Determination of the Short- and Long-Term Risk(s) of Adverse Health Effects in the Children of Exposed Parents
Establishment of Registries and/or Surveillance Cohorts in the Great Lakes

Contact: Diane Dennis-Flagler, Dr. Christopher DeRosa, or Dr. Heraline Hicks of ATSDR

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