Biomonitoring Program
Resources
Agency for Toxic Substances and Disease Registry
Agency for Toxic Substances and Disease Registry
This page discusses how the Agency for Toxic Substances and Disease Registry, serves the public by using the best science, taking responsive public health actions, and providing trusted health information to prevent harmful exposures and diseases related to toxic substances. |
CDC Biomonitoring Program
CDC Biomonitoring Program
This program offers an assessment of nutritional status and the exposure of the United States population to environmental chemicals and toxic substances. |
Contamination in Fish and Shellfish
Contamination in Fish and Shellfish
This page on the United States Environmental Protection Agency website focuses on Mercury in fish and shellfish (details include health effects, advice for women & young children, factsheets, and links to related information). |
Fish Consumption Guidelines
Fish Consumption Guidelines
This page on the New Mexico Environmental Public Health Tracking website is an overview of safe fish consumption from New Mexico Lakes and Rivers. It provides detailed information about contaminants that have been detected at levels that could result in health problems. There is also a guide with information on how you can minimize your consumption of these contaminants and how you can properly clean and prepare the fish you catch. |
Mercury Spills, Clean Up, and Disposal
Mercury Spills, Clean Up, and Disposal
This page on the United States Environmental Protection Agency website focuses on Mercury releases and spills and offers guidance on how to deal with them. |
Perfluoroalkyl and Polyfluoroalkyl Substances
Perfluoroalkyl and Polyfluoroalkyl Substances
This fact sheet on the Agency for Toxic Substances & Disease Registry answers the most frequently asked health questions about Perfluoroalkyl and Polyfluoroalkyl Substances (what it is, health effects, and related information and resources). |