Participate in the California Regional Exposure (CARE) Study and receive a $20 gift card

The CARE Study will assess arsenic, lead, mercury, and other chemicals in your body and provide information on what you and your family can do to reduce your contact with these chemicals.

The goal of the California Regional Exposure (CARE) Study is to measure and compare environmental chemicals in people across the state. This information will support efforts to reduce chemical exposure in Californians and improve public health. Visit the CARE website to take a 2-minute survey at www.cdph.ca.gov/CARE

  • Enroll between 300-500 adults, representing different racial and ethnic backgrounds, income levels, and communities within the study area
  • Collect information from participants to identify potential exposure sources
  • Collect blood and urine samples
  • Measure levels of selected metals and perfluoroalkyl and polyfluoroalkyl substances
  • Return individual results to participants
  • Hold community meetings to describe overall study findings
  • Release summary results to the public through our website