Section outline
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Laura Anderko, co-director of MACCHE, discusses issues related to PFAS and their impact on children's health.
Learning Objectives:
- Define per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS)
- List exposure pathways
- Describe potential health effects of PFAS
- Explain strategies for assessment and medical management
- Identify special issues regarding children and PFAS
- Discuss ongoing PFAS biomonitoring activities nationwide (i.e., ATSDR Exposure Assessments)
- Identify resources available to health care providers
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