COVID-19 pandemic influence on perceived exposure to chemical substances in Latvia: data from a focus group discussion and the HBM4EU citizen survey

• Main Authors: Lāsma Akūlova (Author), Linda Paegle (Author), Inese Mārtiņsone (Author), Ivars Vanadziņš (Author), Lisbeth E. Knudsen (Author), Linda Matisāne (Author)
• Format: Book
• Published: Frontiers Media S.A., 2024-05-01T00:00:00Z.
• Subjects: article
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IntroductionThe COVID-19 pandemic has globally influenced the exposure of populations to chemical substances through various channels. This study aims to evaluate the tendencies of the use of chemical products in Latvia amidst the pandemic. Answers from 597 respondents (26.6% male, 73.4% female, mea...