Methyl Iodide Public Health Protections for Older Children Testimony Provided to the Scientific Advisory Board on Methyl Iodide

I. The exposures of older children to Methyl Iodide (MeI) as a result of their work in agriculture requires careful evaluation. Adolescents (ages 12 to 17) are routinely employed in agricultural work, which creates clear opportunities for exposure. Multiple hazardous situations where health damage can occur are prevalent in agricultural work. In addition, older children have elevated inhalation rates compared to adults, increasing their short term and cumulative exposure levels above those of many other members of the population.