Using environmental forensic microscopy in exposure science

Journal of Exposure Science and Environmental Epidemiology

Volumn 18, Issue 1, 2008, Pages 20-30

  Millette, James R ^a   Brown, Richard S ^a   Hill, Whitney B ^a  

^a MVA SCIENTIFIC CONSULTANTS   (United States)

Author keywords

Dust; Exchange principle; Indoor environment; Particulate; Soil

Indexed keywords

ASBESTOS; GLASS FIBER; LEAD;

ARTICLE; ENVIRONMENTAL EXPOSURE; ENVIRONMENTAL MONITORING; FORENSIC SCIENCE; INDUSTRIAL HYGIENE; MICROSCOPY; PARTICULATE MATTER;

ENVIRONMENTAL MONITORING; ENVIRONMENTAL POLLUTANTS; FORENSIC SCIENCES; GEOLOGIC SEDIMENTS; HUMANS; INDUSTRIAL WASTE; MICROSCOPY; PUBLIC HEALTH; RISK ASSESSMENT; WATER SUPPLY;

EID: 37349009211     PISSN: 15590631     EISSN: 1559064X     Source Type: Journal    
DOI: 10.1038/sj.jes.7500613     Document Type: Article

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