Estimating Human Exposure

Cochran, Roger C.; Driver, Jeffrey

doi:10.1016/b978-0-12-415813-9.00002-7

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“…Aggregating such data often requires integration of occupational exposure information across multiple studies. Validating the exposures with external chemical analysis provides an objective approach for integrating data across studies (74). However, chemical validation may only be possible if biosamples are collected proximally to exposure.…”

Section: Part 2 Types Of Traditional and Emerging Exposure Measuremementioning

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Opportunities and Challenges for Environmental Exposure Assessment in Population-Based Studies

Patel

Kerr

Thomas

et al. 2017

Cancer Epidemiology, Biomarkers &Amp; Prevention

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Background A growing number and increasing diversity of factors are available for epidemiological studies. These measures provide new avenues for discovery and prevention yet they also raise many challenges for adoption in epidemiological investigations. Methods We evaluate 1) designs to investigate diseases that consider heterogeneous and multi-dimensional indicators of exposure and behavior, 2) the implementation of numerous methods to capture indicators of exposure, and 3) the analytical methods required for discovery and validation. Results Case-control studies have provided insights into genetic susceptibility but are insufficient for characterizing complex effects of environmental factors on disease development. Prospective designs are required but must balance extended data collection with follow-up of study participants. Two phase designs are described. We discuss innovations in assessments including the microbiome, mass spectrometry and metabolomics, behavioral assessment, dietary, physical activity and occupational exposure assessment, air pollution monitoring and global positioning and individual sensors. The availability of extensive correlated data raises new challenges in disentangling specific exposures that influence cancer risk from among extensive and often correlated exposures. Conclusions New exposure assessments offer many new opportunities for environmental assessment in cancer development. Impact We describe and evaluate the state of the art for evaluating high dimensional environmental studies.

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Section: Part 2 Types Of Traditional and Emerging Exposure Measuremementioning

confidence: 99%