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  • To present activity pattern estimates from a 1978-1979 St. Louis survey.
  • To discuss limitations of activity pattern data.
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  • Analysis of national studies employing time-use diaries.

Main Results:

  • Presents activity pattern estimates from the St. Louis survey.
  • Discusses the limitations of the collected activity pattern data.
  • Reviews methods and estimates from national time-use diary studies.

Conclusions:

  • Activity pattern data is crucial for exposure monitoring.
  • Methodological considerations are vital for accurate recording in future studies.
  • Understanding temporal and spatial activity distributions informs exposure assessment.