Monitoring Human Tissues for Toxic Substances
Monitoring Human Tissues for Toxic Substances

Author: National Research Council

Publisher: National Academies Press

Published: 1991-02-01

Total Pages: 224

ISBN-13: 0309044375

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The National Human Monitoring Program (NHMP) identifies concentrations of specific chemicals in human tissues, including toxicologic testing and risk assessment determinations. This volume evaluates the current activities of the NHMP; identifies important scientific, technical, and programmatic issues; and makes recommendations regarding the design of the program and use of its products.

Plan and Operation of the Third National Health and Nutrition Examination Survey, 1988-94
Plan and Operation of the Third National Health and Nutrition Examination Survey, 1988-94

Author:

Publisher: U.S. Government Printing Office

Published: 1994

Total Pages: 420

ISBN-13:

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Describes the plan and operation of the third National Health and Nutrition Survey. The sample for this study of the U.S. population was selected from households in 81 counties across the United States. About 40,000 persons 2 months of age and over were selected, including large samples of both young and old persons. About 12,000 of the sample persons were black Americans, 12,000 were Mexican-Americans, and the remaining 16,000 were of all other race and ethnicity groups. All selected persons were asked to complete an extensive interview and an examination in a large mobile examination center. The survey period is 1988-94, consisting of two phases of equal length and sample size. Both Phase 1 and Phase 2 were random samples of the U.S. population living in households.

Nutrition Assessment
Nutrition Assessment

Author: Margaret D. Simko

Publisher: Jones & Bartlett Learning

Published: 1995

Total Pages: 492

ISBN-13: 9780834205574

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