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Course summary
Laura Anderko, co-director of the Mid-Atlantic Center for Children's Health and the Environment (MACCHE), discusses issues related to PFAS and their impact on children's health.
What you'll learn
- Learning Objectives:
- 1. Define per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS).
- 2. List exposure pathways.
- 3. Describe potential health effects of PFAS.
- 4. Explain strategies for assessment and medical management.
- 5. Identify special issues regarding children and PFAS.
- 6. Discuss ongoing PFAS biomonitoring activities nationwide. (i.e., ATSDR Exposure Assessments)
- 7. Identify resources available to health care providers.