Intervention Study on the Effectiveness of Preventive Measures against Exposure via Indoor Dust

Intervention study on the effectiveness of preventive measures to reduce exposure to PFAS and heavy metals (minimum lead and cadmium) via indoor dust in approximately 100 Flemish families with young children (0-6 years). The focus is on 'wet cleaning', but additional measures or combinations of measures can also be investigated. The study aims to provide insight into the effectiveness of preventive measures for reducing concentrations of PFAS and heavy metals in indoor dust, the circumstances under which these measures are most effective, the influence of the frequency, quality, and consistency of applying the measures, and the possibilities for refining existing health advice for citizens. Additionally, the contract aims to strengthen the knowledge base regarding indoor dust by developing reference values for concentrations of PFAS and heavy metals in indoor dust and further substantiating a uniform and reproducible sampling methodology (settled dust) for indoor dust compared to outdoor dust. The contractor is responsible for the preparation, execution, analysis, interpretation, and reporting of the study. The scope of services includes project coordination, development of a research protocol and study design, preparation of questionnaires and procedures for participants, development of an intervention strategy, recruitment of participants, execution of the sampling campaign, laboratory analyses, statistical analysis and scientific interpretation, development of reference values for the measurement results, further substantiation of a uniform and reproducible sampling methodology for indoor dust, feedback of results and communication support, final reporting, and transfer of research data. The study results are intended to support the Department of Care in the further scientific substantiation of health advice, communication, and policy decisions regarding exposure to chemical substances via indoor dust.

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