Chemicals, the Environment, and You

Subject:

Science and Technology

Institution Name:

National Institute of Environmental Health Science and Technologys

Collection:

National Institutes of Health

Grade Level:

Primary, Secondary, Post-secondary

Abstract:

provides lessons for learning about the relationship between chemicals in the environment and human health. Topics include the science of toxicology, dose-response relationships, individual susceptibility, risk assessment, and environmental hazards. Students are introduced to the ever-changing nature of our understanding of how chemicals influence the health of living organisms.

Course Type:

Learning Module

Languages:

English

Material Type:

Activities and Labs

Media Format:

Text/HTML

Conditions of Use:

Public Domain
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