Formaldehyde: Fact sheet reflecting uses, exposure hazards, health effects and toxicological profile- A broad overview for medical professionals and embalmers.

2015 ◽  
Vol 3 (2) ◽  
pp. 183
Author(s):  
Surajit Kundu ◽  
Alpana De ◽  
Sanjib Mitra
Keyword(s):  
Health Effects ◽  
Medical Professionals ◽  
Fact Sheet ◽  
Toxicological Profile ◽  
Broad Overview

scholarly journals Health Effects Classification and Its Role in the Derivation of Minimal Risk Levels: Neurological Effects

1998 ◽  
Vol 14 (3) ◽  
pp. 455-471 ◽  
Author(s):  
C-H Selene Jen Chou ◽  
Mildred Williams-Johnson
Keyword(s):  
Health Effects ◽  
Hazardous Substances ◽  
Minimal Risk ◽  
Toxic Substances ◽  
Potential Health ◽  
Risk Levels ◽  
Hazardous Waste Sites ◽  
Toxicological Profile ◽  
Neurological Effects ◽  
Chemical Releases

The Agency for Toxic Substances and Disease Registry (ATSDR) uses substance-specific minimal risk levels (MRLs) to assist in evaluating public health risks associated with exposure to hazardous substances. By definition, "MRLs are estimates of daily human exposure to a chemical that are likely to be without an appreciable risk of adverse noncancer health effects over a specified duration of exposure. " MRLs serve as screening levels for health assessors to identify contaminants and potential health effects that may be of concern for population living near hazardous waste sites and chemical releases. MRLs for each substance are derived for acute (1-14 days), intermediate (15-364 days), and chronic (365 days and longer) exposure durations, and for the oral and inhalation routes of exposure. The MRLs are derived from data compiled from a current comprehensive literature search and are presented in ATSDR's toxicological profile for that substance. In this paper we outline ATSDR's guidance for evaluating the neurological end point as discussed in the agency's toxicological profiles. Ranking neurological effects into less serious and serious categories and applying this procedure to the derivation of health guidance values or MRLs are also described. Specific examples of ATSDR MRLs based on neurological effects are presented.

scholarly journals Choose MyPlate: Reduce Your Sodium

EDIS ◽  
2013 ◽  
Vol 2013 (4) ◽  
Author(s):  
Ashley Hamm ◽  
Karla P. Shelnutt ◽  
Gail P. Kauwell
Keyword(s):  
Health Effects ◽  
Healthy Eating ◽  
Sodium Intake ◽  
Fact Sheet

Reducing sodium intake is one of the MyPlate recommendations for healthy eating. Most Americans eat more sodium than they need, which can have negative health effects. This publication provides facts about sodium and why reducing sodium intake is important. It also provides easy tips to reduce your sodium intake. This 4-page fact sheet was written by Ashley Hamm, Karla P. Shelnutt, and Gail P. A. Kauwell, and published by the UF Department of Family Youth and Community Sciences, April 2013. http://edis.ifas.ufl.edu/fy1360

Hand–arm vibration syndrome: a common occupational hazard in industrialized countries

2011 ◽  
Vol 36 (5) ◽  
pp. 354-363 ◽  
Author(s):  
C. Heaver ◽  
K. S. Goonetilleke ◽  
H. Ferguson ◽  
S. Shiralkar
Keyword(s):  
Health Effects ◽  
Early Recognition ◽  
Significant Proportion ◽  
Occupational Hazard ◽  
Industrialized Countries ◽  
Peripheral Vascular ◽  
Vibration Syndrome ◽  
Progressive Disorder ◽  
Symptoms And Signs ◽  
Broad Overview

Regular exposure to hand-transmitted vibration can result in symptoms and signs of peripheral vascular, neurological and other disorders collectively known as the hand–arm vibration syndrome (HAVS). A significant proportion of workers can suffer from HAVS after using vibrating power tools. HAVS is a chronic and progressive disorder. Early recognition and prevention is the key to managing vibrating tool exposures and health effects. This article gives a broad overview of the condition with a detailed account of its pathogenesis, identification and management.

Federal Agencies to Study Health Effects of BPA

2010 ◽  
Vol 43 (2) ◽  
pp. 10
Author(s):  
ELIZABETH MECHCATIE
Keyword(s):  
Health Effects ◽  
Federal Agencies
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