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 | Children's Exposure Study: Recruitment Letter
A new research study is being launched to assess exposure to heavy metal pollution present in the homes and bodies of children living near industrial facilities in the West Berkeley and West Oakland Area. |
 | EBBS Community Information Session
A new pilot study is being launched to assess exposure to heavy metal pollution present in the homes and bodies of children living near industrial facilities in the West Berkeley and West Oakland area. |
 | EBBS Introduction Participant Handout
Air samples taken since 2007 in the West Berkeley and West Oakland communities have shown consistent levels of heavy metals in the air. The Bay Area Air Quality Management District, study sponsor Global Community Monitor, and community based organizations have participated in air sampling studies. |
 | Introducing Body Burden Project 2009
Accumulation of metals or chemicals in the body is referred to as a burden. Studies testing human subjects for environmental exposure are often called "body burden". GCM conducted the first information meeting back in October 2009. |
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