Environmental Health Risk Assessment Program
Mission
To protect the health of Rhode Island communities by assessing human exposures to hazardous chemicals in the environment.
What we do
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Identify pathways of human exposure to hazardous chemicals at contaminated sites and their potential human health effects, in partnership with the federal Agency for Toxic Substances and Disease Registry (ATSDR).
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Engage with and educate communities affected by chemical contamination and address concerns about potential health outcomes.
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Recommend public health interventions to reduce exposures.
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Assist childcare providers in avoiding potential exposures through a Choosing Safe Places for Early Care and Education Program.
Rhode Island Department of Health