Panel discussion: Role of high risk groups in the derivation of environmental health standards.

We have heard a great many points reiterated, and I've tried to figure out some ideas that might have been missed. One thing is that some of us will go back into environments where standards for environmental contaminants are set. We must try to be cautious and not forget how ignorant we are. We have heard the description of a variety of syndromes which lead to hypersusceptibility. These include groups which are especially exposed to high levels of chemicals; groups which are deficient in nutrients; and groups which are genetically predisposed to environmental chemical sensitivities. Thus we have the feeling that we know more-and we probably do-than most of our colleagues back home about hypersusceptibility. I think it is very important for us to remember though that there are