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Biomonitoring and Environmental Monitoring
Frequently Asked Questions

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Q.  What is biomonitoring?
  

Q.  What kinds of samples can be examined during biomonitoring?
  

Q.  Is biomonitoring a new concept?
  

Q.  Is water testing related to environmental monitoring?
  

Q.  How does biomonitoring fit with cancer risk factor research?
  

Q.  What health effects are being studied through biomonitoring?
  

Q.  Is biomonitoring being used in cancer risk factor studies?
  

Q.  What are some limitations of biomonitoring?
  

Q.  What programs or agencies are involved in biomonitoring?
  

Q.  What chemicals are being studied through biomonitoring?
  

Q.  How might biomonitoring data impact public health?
  

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