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The Negative Health Effects And Recommendations For The Reduction Of Exposure To Toxic Substances In The Auto Body And Auto Repair Industry, Grace Barlet
Public Health Undergraduate Program
This paper will examine the negative health effects of exposure to hazardous and toxic substances used in the workplace of auto body and auto repair workers. These include volatile organic compounds found in paints and solvents (such as toluene, xylene, and isocyanates), as well as airborne particles released from sanding and grinding that may contain silica and heavy metals including lead, cadmium, and chromium. Workers need to be aware of how these substances can adversely affect their health, and what they can do to protect themselves since several of these chemicals have no established exposure limit. Employers must safeguard their …
State Compliance On The Cdc Recommendations For Hepatitis C Testing, Amanda Norcott
State Compliance On The Cdc Recommendations For Hepatitis C Testing, Amanda Norcott
Public Health Undergraduate Program
Last August, the CDC updated its recommendations regarding what populations are at risk and should get tested for the hepatitis C virus, adding that those born from 1945 through 1965, or “baby boomers”, should receive a one-time Hepatitis C test due to the disproportionate number of cases in the age group. My goal was to identify which states are in compliance with these recommendations, and how many include the latest update. I collected data by searching specific terms about Hepatitis C within each state’s department of health website; I found that 34% of states were fully in line with the …