The Office of Health Assessment and Translation: A Problem-Solving Resource for the National Toxicology Program
2011
The Office of Health Assessment and Translation: A Resource for Toxicology
Editorial
Author Information
Author(s): John R. Bucher, Kristina Thayer, Linda S. Birnbaum
Primary Institution: National Institute of Environmental Health Sciences
Conclusion
The evolution of the CERHR into the Office of Health Assessment and Translation aims to better integrate diverse scientific data for public health assessments.
Supporting Evidence
- The NTP established the CERHR to provide scientific assessments of environmental health risks.
- CERHR evaluations are distinct because they consider current human exposures.
- The NTP is expanding its focus to include a broader range of health effects beyond reproduction and development.
Takeaway
The NTP is changing how it looks at environmental health risks to help people understand how different chemicals can affect our health.
Methodology
The NTP convened experts to assess literature linking environmental agents with diabetes and obesity, using various data analysis tools.
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