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Environmental Hazards                                              

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An “Environmental History” should be taken of all patients, specifically gathering information on the:

  • home
  • community
  • workplace
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    You should elicit information about the patient’s water and diet source as well as hobbies during this portion of the interview, as they can be potential sources of exposure.

  • If any risk or potential risk is identified, referral to an Occupational Medicine specialist is indicated.
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    The goal of this conversation is so that you can explore known exposures and reduce them before pregnancy.

     

     

    Resources

     

  • March of Dimes on Environmental Risks (Search Environmental Risks)

  • Food-Borne Risks during Pregnancy (Search Food-borne Risks in Pregnancy)

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  • Search specific chemicals at the CDC’s Tox FAQs website

  • The Effects of Workplace Hazards on Female Reproductive Health

  • OSHA

  • EPA

  • National Institutes for Occupational Safety and Health

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    For further physician learning

  • ATSDR: Environmental Medicine Education for Health Professionals

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    Patient Resource

  • OTIS

  • National phone number (866) 626-OTIS

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