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WEEK 1-3
The effects of toxic exposures can depend on a variety of factors, including bodily predispositions, routes of intake, chemical properties, and biological factors. Dr. Maida Galvez outlines these variables and the range of potential health impacts, from minor sensitivities to life-threatening conditions.
The effects of toxic exposures can depend on a variety of factors, including bodily predispositions, routes of intake, chemical properties, and biological factors. Dr. Maida Galvez outlines these variables and the range of potential health impacts, from minor sensitivities to life-threatening conditions.
Key Terms
Key Terms
- Health Effects
- Chemical Exposure
- Chronic Condition
- Risk Assessment
Discussion Points
Discussion Points
- Once in the body, or in the bloodstream, how are chemicals distributed, metabolized, stored, or excreted?
- What physiological impacts can these processes have?
- Irritation and sensitivities, organ damage and toxicity, bodily systems interference, endocrine disruptors, cancers, gene mutations
- What variables in exposure impact health?
- Magnitude, concentration, frequency, duration, etc.
- How can the impact of exposure be estimated?
- Dose-Response Assessments
RESOURCES
RESOURCES
Encyclopedia of Occupational Health and Safety, The International Labour Office
Encyclopedia of Occupational Health and Safety, The International Labour Office
Mark E. Stelljes, Ph.D. (book)
Mark E. Stelljes, Ph.D. (book)
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