Conducting Scientific Evaluations
ATSDR’s public health assessment (PHA) process has four main scientific evaluation components. Exposure pathway evaluations are done first. Not all sites will require each evaluation; the results of each will determine if the next evaluation is necessary.
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Page last reviewed: April 14, 2022
Content source: Agency for Toxic Substances and Disease Registry