ENVIRONMENTAL HEALTH AND TOXICOLOGY ASSIGNMENT

1. What are endocrine disrupting hormones?

2. What hormone does BPA mimic?

3. What did the 2004 Stockholm Convention do?

4. How are endocrine disruptors associated with IQ?

5. Where does most exposure to radon, asbestos, lead, and PBDEs occur?

6. How do toxic substances travel through the environment and where are they most likely to be found? Describe and contrast the processes of bioaccumulation and biomagnification.

7. How do scientists identify and assess risks from sub-stances or activities that may pose health threats?

8. Why has research on endocrine disruption spurred so much debate? What steps do you think could be taken to help establish greater consensus among scientists, industry, regulators, policymakers, and the public?

9. You are the parent of two young children, and you want to minimize the environmental health risks your kids are exposed to. Name five steps that you could take in your household and in your daily life that would minimize your children’s exposure to environmental health hazards.
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