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Epidemiologic Advances Generated by the Human Health Exposure Analysis Resource Program

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Abstract

Purpose of the Review

To summarize the findings of published works supported by the Human Health Exposure Analysis Resource (HHEAR) program and provide recommendations to advance the field of environmental epidemiology.

Recent Findings

We identified 41 papers that have used HHEAR-generated laboratory results. Metals, phthalates, and phenol biomarkers were the most common biomarkers measured.

Summary

This review highlights numerous associations found between environmental exposures and a range of human health outcomes building on existing studies using HHEAR resources. The HHEAR repository has helped participating investigators expand the breadth of their research and bridge gaps in the existing literature. In the future, combining and harmonizing data in the repository will broaden the scope of the research published and improve sample size and power in these projects.

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Data Availability

De-identified datasets for HHEAR projects are available for download at https://hheardatacenter.mssm.edu for registered users after the embargo period.

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Mervish, N., Valle, C. & Teitelbaum, S.L. Epidemiologic Advances Generated by the Human Health Exposure Analysis Resource Program. Curr Epidemiol Rep 10, 148–157 (2023). https://doi.org/10.1007/s40471-023-00323-1

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