. "D Public Questions and Comments ." Assessing the Effects of the Gulf of Mexico Oil Spill on Human Health: A Summary of the June 2010 Workshop. Washington, DC: The National Academies Press, 2010.
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Assessing the Effects of the Gulf of Mexico Oil Spill on Human Health: A Summary of the June 2010 Workshop
BOX D-1
Categories of Questions and Comments Submitted to the Institute of Medicine During the Workshop Assessing the Human Health Effects of the Gulf of Mexico Oil Spill
Category
Sub-Categories
Populations at Risk
On- and Offshore Workers
Residents
Vulnerable Populations
Exposure
Contaminated Sources
Contaminants
Health Effects
Physical
Mental
Social
Data Collection
Sources
Integrity
Research and Analysis
Measured Outcomes
Design
Ethics and Litigation
Community Engagement
Risk Communication
Research Development and Participation
Coordination
Research Activities
Disaster Response
Action
Preventive Measures
Available Resources
Populations at Risk
On- and Offshore Workers
One comment stated that offshore workers are at greatest risk for exposure because they work directly with oil closest to the source. Proximity increases the risk of contact with the oil through multiple routes of exposure, including inhalation, dermal contact, and ingestion. Another comment also noted that the worker population also includes members of the military and volunteers.
