Perchlorate is commonly found in the environment and known to inhibit thyroid function at high doses. Assessing the potential effect of low-level exposure to perchlorate on thyroid function is an area of ongoing research.
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The mission of EPA is to protect human health and the environment. Develops and enforces regulations.Nearly half of budget goes into grants to state environmental programs, non-profits, educational institutions, and others.
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