Environmental Exposure
History Form

Adapted from ATSDR, "Taking an Exposure History"

Patient: Maria Gonzalez
Person completing this form: Alicia Gonzalez


Community Exposures

Do you live next to or near an industrial plant, commercial business, dump site, or non-residential property?
Yes X No ___
If yes, please explain:

There's a factory down the street...
Pursue further?
Yes
No

Where does your drinking water come from?
a private well? ___ city water supply? X grocery store? ___

Pursue further?
Yes
No

Home Exposures

General

Have you ever changed your residence because of a health problem?
Yes___ No X If yes, please explain:

Pursue further?
Yes
No

Consumer Products

Does anyone in the household smoke in the home?
Yes ___ No X
If yes, how many packs per day?

Pursue further?
Yes
No

Have you recently acquired new furniture or carpet, refinished furniture, or remodeled your home?
Yes ___ No X
If yes, please explain:

Pursue further?
Yes
No

Are pesticides (bug or weed killers, flea and tick sprays, collars, powder, or shampoos) used in your home, on your garden or lawn, or on pets?
Yes ___ No X If yes, please explain:

Pursue further?
Yes
No

Hobbies/Crafts

Do you (or any household member) have a hobby or craft?
Yes X No ___ If yes, please explain:

Mom makes holiday decorations.
Pursue further?
Yes
No

Do you work on your car?
Yes___ No X
If yes, please describe what work you do on your car.
Pursue further?
Yes
No

Building Materials

Approximately what year was your home built?

Pursue further?
Yes
No

Heating/Cooling System

Please check if you have the following in your home:

Air conditioner ___ Air purifier ___ Humidifier ___
Cooking stove: Gas ___ Electric X
Central heating: gas ___ oil X electric ___
Water heater: gas X oil ___ electric ___
Supplemental heating: kerosene ___ wood stove X
Other ___ Fireplace ___
Pursue further?
Yes
No

Take-Home Toxins

List the current occupation and employer of everyone living in the house who works outside the home.

Clerical help
Metro Auto Repair & Body Shop
 

Is anyone in the home besides the patient exposed to hazardous substances at work?
Yes ___ No ___ Don't know X
If yes, please list the substances if you know.
Pursue further?
Yes
No

Are other family members experiencing similar or unusual symptoms?

Yes ___ No X If yes, please explain:
Pursue further?
Yes
No