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Assessing the exposome with external measures: commentary on the state of the science and research recommendations
Turner, Michelle C. Nieuwenhuijsen, Mark Anderson, Kim Balshaw, David Cui, Yuxia Dunton, Genevieve Hoppin, Jane A. Koutrakis, Petros Jerrett, Michael
Turner, Michelle C.
Nieuwenhuijsen, Mark
Anderson, Kim
Balshaw, David
Cui, Yuxia
Dunton, Genevieve
Hoppin, Jane A.
Koutrakis, Petros
Jerrett, Michael
Abstract
The exposome comprises all environmental exposures that a person experiences from conception throughout the life course. Here we review the state of the science for assessing external exposures within the exposome. This article reviews (a) categories of exposures that can be assessed externally, (b) the current state of the science in external exposure assessment, (c) current tools available for external exposure assessment, and (d) priority research needs. We describe major scientific and technological advances that inform external assessment of the exposome, including geographic information systems; remote sensing; global positioning system and geolocation technologies; portable and personal sensing, including smartphone-based sensors and assessments; and self-reported questionnaire assessments, which increasingly rely on Internet-based platforms. We also discuss priority research needs related to methodological and technological improvement, data analysis and interpretation, data sharing, and other practical considerations, including improved assessment of exposure variability as well as exposure in multiple, critical life stages.
Keywords
exposome, external exposures, geographic information systems, remote sensing, global positioning systems, smartphones
Date
2017
Type
Journal article
Journal
Annual Review of Public Health
Book
Volume
38
Issue
Page Range
215-239
Article Number
ACU Department
Mary MacKillop Institute for Health Research
Faculty of Health Sciences
Faculty of Health Sciences
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Open Access Status
Open access
License
CC BY 4.0
File Access
Open