We analyze mercury exposure data to:
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Determine risk factors.
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Identify the population at risk.
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Identify areas for further investigation.
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Determine necessary prevention and intervention activities.
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We intervene through education and outreach activities.
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We use data to develop annual reports.
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State regulation about mercury reporting requirement
Elevated levels of mercury in the body is a reportable condition in Colorado.The regulations require all laboratories report within 30 days of the test all blood and urine tests where mercury levels exceed 0.5 μg/dL (or 5 μg/L) for blood and 20 μg/L for urine.