Tracking & Biomonitoring Accomplishments Since 2007, when the
program began, MDH has used these new tools, tracking and
biomonitoring, successfully to… - Discover that 10% of the
Minnesota newborns tested in the Lake Superior Basin had
elevated mercury levels, identifying a need for more
investigation. - Demonstrate that actions taken to remove
perfluorochemicals (PFCs) from drinking water in East Metro
communities were working to reduce PFCs in people. - Measure
arsenic levels of Minneapolis children in response to community
concern; counseled parents about ways to avoid arsenic exposure.
- Find racial and income disparities in bisphenol A (BPA) and
paraben exposures among pregnant women; these chemicals are used
in plastics and personal care products. - Advance the Public
Health Laboratory’s capacity to measure organic chemicals and
toxic metals in human blood and urine. - Leverage federal funds
to develop a web-based data portal so citizens, policymakers,
and communities can access public health data that