Household vacuum cleaners vs. the high-volume surface sampler for collection of carpet dust samples in epidemiologic studies of children

• Main Authors: Buffler Patricia A (Author), Reynolds Peggy (Author), Bell Erin M (Author), Nishioka Marcia G (Author), Metayer Catherine (Author), Gunier Robert B (Author), Colt Joanne S (Author), Ward Mary H (Author)
• Format: Book
• Published: BMC, 2008-02-01T00:00:00Z.
• Subjects: article
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<p>Abstract</p> <p>Background</p> <p>Levels of pesticides and other compounds in carpet dust can be useful indicators of exposure in epidemiologic studies, particularly for young children who are in frequent contact with carpets. The high-volume surface sampler (HVS3) i...