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Conceptual framework for a Danish human biomonitoring program.

Marianne Thomsen¹, Lisbeth E Knudsen, Katrin Vorkamp

¹National Environmental Research Institute, University of Aarhus, Department of Policy Analysis, DK-4000 Roskilde, Denmark. mth@dmu.dk

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Denmark is developing a national human biomonitoring (HBM) program to integrate environmental and health surveillance. This framework will guide sample collection, analysis, and result dissemination for informed policy decisions.

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Area of Science:

Environmental Health Sciences
Public Health Policy
Biomonitoring

Background:

Existing Danish environmental monitoring focuses on pollution in water and soil.
Human biomonitoring (HBM) in Denmark has been limited to research and specific contamination incidents.
There is a growing political interest in establishing a national HBM program, influenced by EU initiatives.

Purpose of the Study:

To present the conceptual framework for a Danish human biomonitoring (HBM) program.
To discuss the science-policy interface for integrated environmental and human health strategies.
To outline the structure and data flow for a national HBM program.

Main Methods:

The proposed framework includes four scientific expert groups: strategy prioritization, sample collection, analysis/data management, and dissemination.
The paper details data requirements and information flow for an integrated environmental and health surveillance program.
The framework supports national and European HBM objectives for policy-making.

Main Results:

A structured, integrated HBM program is proposed for Denmark.
The framework emphasizes the need for scientific expert groups to manage the program.
The added value of HBM for environmental health policy decisions is highlighted.

Conclusions:

Denmark is initiating a national HBM program to enhance environmental and human health surveillance.
The proposed framework provides a roadmap for program implementation, integrating scientific expertise and data management.
The program aims to support evidence-based policy decisions at both national and European levels.