ArticleInternational journal of environmental research and public health2019
Children Exposure-Related Behavior Patterns and Risk Perception Associated with Recreational Beach Use.
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- Towards integrated modeling of the long-term impacts of oil spills.Marine policy · 2021Article
- Quantified Activity Patterns for Young Children in Beach Environments Relevant for Exposure to Contaminants.International journal of environmental research and public health · 2021Article
- Chemical Exposure: European Citizens' Perspectives, Trust, and Concerns on Human Biomonitoring Initiatives, Information Needs, and Scientific Results.International journal of environmental research and public health · 2021Article
- Review of methods to determine hand surface area of children less than six years old: a case study.Environmental geochemistry and health · 2021Article
- Estimating Health Risks to Children Associated with Recreational Play on Oil Spill-Contaminated Beaches.International journal of environmental research and public health · 2020Article
- Soil, Hand, and Body Adherence Measures across Four Beach Areas: Potential Influence on Exposure to Oil Spill Chemicals.International journal of environmental research and public health · 2020Article
- Children's Abrasions in Recreational Beach Areas and a Review of Possible Wound Infections.International journal of environmental research and public health · 2020Review
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Abstract
backgroundOil spill chemicals (OSCs) result not only from the crude oil components but also from dispersants used in the clean-up activities, where some may result in adverse health effects under certain exposure and dosage conditions. One of the main populations of concern for exposure to OSCs are children, who are frequent beach users. Activities such as ingestion of and digging in sand can increase dermal and ingestion exposure. Longer times spent at the beach can also increase exposures for all routes.
objectivesThe Beach Exposure and Child Health Study (BEaCHeS) was initiated to evaluate the risk of exposure to children from oil contaminants. Reported here are results for surveys collected, as a part of the project, to address exposure-related behavior patterns and risk perception for parents or guardians who visit the beach.
methodsOver 400 parental surveys were collected at four beaches, two in Miami and two in Texas, to evaluate children's exposure related activities. Surveys consisted of three general sections: demographics, exposure, and risk perception. Surveys were analyzed in REDcap and Stata to evaluate demographic and regional differences on activities related to beach behavior and potential exposures to oil contaminants (e.g., how much time spent on beach, cleaning habits following beach activities). The statistical analysis included the mean and standard errors, along with regressions to evaluate associations between parameters.
resultsOverall, the data showed high variability in how children play on the beach, influenced more by age and less by gender. Variations were also seen in certain variables by beach region (e.g., hygiene practices). By race, variations were seen in income, distance of travel to beach, and preferred method of communication for beach warning. Other important findings are reflected in the article. DISCUSSION: The data presented here may prove useful for those evaluating children exposures to a variety of contaminants, chemical, or bacterial in origin. In addition, coastal managers may find the risk perception and general behaviors useful for planning and maintenance of beach areas.
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