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Guidance for ATSDR health studies
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04/01/1996
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Description:This guidance document presents the process used by the Agency for Toxic Substances and Disease Registry (ATSDR) in considering health studies for communities that might be exposed to hazardous substances. Health studies can be divided into two basic types: those that are primarily exploratory in their approach (Type-1 studies), and those that require rigorous scientific methods to evaluate specific exposure-outcome relationships (Type-2 studies). Specific guidance and criteria are provided for determining when to do a health study, determining what type of study to do, and ensuring that a study is of high quality.
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Content Notes:Purpose -- Background -- Considerations for Proceeding with a Health Study -- When Not To Do Health Studies -- When To Do Health Studies -- How Is the Quality of a Health Study Ensured -- References -- Table 1. Three scenarios for environmental contaminants -- and consideration for health studies or other activities -- Appendix A. Description of Specific Type-1 and Type-2 Health Studies -- Appendix B. Contents of a Health Study Protocol
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