DOH grad-student survey to map exposure pathways in Petersburgh, organizers say

The moderator reported receiving an email from Aline Campbell about an extra survey that the Department of Health wants to conduct to identify other exposure pathways for Petersburgh residents. "We just got an email from Aline Campbell about the extra survey that DOH wants to do," the moderator said, and described the instrument as "a pretty expensive 14 page survey."

Group members reviewed sample questions aloud—work history, time spent outside the home, attendance at local preschools, prior blood donations, breastfeeding history and household product usage—and discussed whether the survey would compare participants' blood-test results to national averages. The moderator said the survey will be available on paper at a hall and online to make it accessible to as many residents as possible.

Speakers agreed to help publicize the survey and to have a follow-up phone call with the researcher to clarify goals and reporting plans.