READ: CDC, Childhood Blood and Environmental Lead Levels Part 2 of 2

READ: CDC, Childhood Blood and Environmental Lead Levels Part 2 of 2

(2 RC) - This document contains basic information and procedures for Community Childhood Blood Lead studies. It is specifically intended to be a field guide for studies seeking to assess child blood lead prevalence and environmental exposures to lead.

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READ: CDC, Childhood Blood and Environmental Lead Levels Part 1 of 2

READ: CDC, Childhood Blood and Environmental Lead Levels Part 1 of 2

(3 RC) - This document contains basic information and procedures for Community Childhood Blood Lead studies. It is specifically intended to be a field guide for studies seeking to assess child blood lead prevalence and environmental exposures to lead.

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READ: EPA - FAQ about Dry Cleaning

READ: EPA - FAQ about Dry Cleaning

(1 RC) - This informational document, provided by the Environment Protection Agency (EPA), catalogs and answers frequently asked questions concerning the dry cleaning industry's effects on the environment. Most of the questions pertain to perc, the dominant chemical solvent used in dry cleaning, which is considered an environmental pollutant as well as a potential health hazard.

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READ: MMWR - Guidelines for Environmental Infection Control in Health-care Facilities.

READ: MMWR - Guidelines for Environmental Infection Control in Health-care Facilities.

(4 RC) - Due to some negative reports from patients and medical practitioners experiencing health problems from their medical environment, the MMWR presents certain guidelines for environmental control to minimize the risk of exposure to bacteria and pathogens. This report reviews previous guidelines and strategies for preventing environment-associated infections in health-care facilities and offers recommendations.

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