Toxicological Profiles. Toxicological Profiles (Tox Profiles) are a unique compilation of toxicological information on a given hazardous substance. Each peer-reviewed Tox Profile reflects a comprehensive and extensive evaluation, summary, and interpretation of available toxicological and epidemiological information on a substance.

The Agency for Toxic Substances and Disease Registry (ATSDR), based in Atlanta, Georgia, is a federal public health agency of the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services. ATSDR serves the public by using the best science, taking responsive public health actions, and providing trusted health information to prevent harmful exposures …

ATSDR's Geospatial Research, Analysis & Services Program (GRASP) created databases to help emergency response planners and public health officials identify and map communities that will most likely need support before, during, and after a hazardous event. The CDC/ATSDR SVI uses U.S. Census data to determine the social vulnerability of …

Fiscal Year (FY) 2024 President's Budget Request: $86.02 million. ATSDR protects communities from harmful health effects related to exposure to natural and man …

The ATSDR ToxFAQs™ is a series of summaries about hazardous substances developed by the ATSDR Division of Toxicology. Information for this series is excerpted from the ATSDR Toxicological Profiles and Public Health Statements. Each fact sheet serves as a quick and easy to understand guide.

This fact sheet answers the most frequently asked health questions (FAQs) about hydrogen sulfide. For more information, call the CDC Information Center at 1-800-232-4636. ... ATSDR can also tell you the location of occupational and environmental health clinics. These clinics specialize in recognizing, evaluating, and treating illnesses ...

ATSDR solicits and evaluates information from numerous city, state and federal agencies, the companies responsible for cleaning up the site, and the community. ... Willowbrook, Dupage County, Illinois - Public Comment [7689 KB] Fact Sheet pdf icon [703 KB] HC: Willowbrook, IL: 11/17/2023: Former Wurtsmith Air Force Base pdf icon [639 KB ...

Overview. The Environmental Justice Index (EJI) is the first national, place-based tool designed to measure the cumulative impacts of environmental burden through the lens of human health and health …

In FY 2011, ATSDR worked in more than 600 American communities. ATSDR identified a public health hazard in about 25% of the communities. ATSDR's programs have stopped …

This fact sheet answers the most frequently asked health questions (FAQs) about arsenic. For more information, call the CDC Information Center at 1-800-232-4636. This fact sheet is one in a series of summaries about hazardous substances and their . health effects. It is important you understand this information because this substance may harm you.

ATSDR is headquartered in Atlanta, Georgia, with the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. ATSDR also has staff based in each of the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency's ten regional offices. ATSDR …

This fact sheet is an overview of the Agency for Toxic Substances and Disease Registry's initial plans for public health evaluation of the Spring Valley community. Key Points ATSDR was petitioned by a Pennsylvania law firm to conduct public health assessment at the American University Experiment Station/Spring Valley Site.

The ATSDR toxicological profile succinctly characterizes the toxicology and adverse health effects information for the toxic substance described therein. Each peer-reviewed profile identifies and reviews the key literature that describes a substance's toxicological properties. A useful two page information sheet, the ToxFAQs™, is also …

For more information about ATSDR see: Get in touch with: Your doctor A religious or spiritual leader A local mental health provider: https://findtreatment.samhsa.gov/ Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA) Disaster Distress Helpline: 1-800-985-5990. There are ways to …

ToxFAQs™ for Asbestos. Spanish: Asbesto. CAS#: . PDF Version [120 KB] This fact sheet answers the most frequently asked health questions about asbestos. For more information, you may call the ATSDR Information Center at 1-888-422-8737. This fact sheet is one in a series of summaries about hazardous substances and their health effects.

The clinic is located at 139 North Walnut St., East Palestine, OH, 44413. It is open Monday through Friday from 9 AM to 5 PM (Eastern Time). To make an appointment, or for more information, call 330-362-4920. For more Ohio-specific information, visit the Ohio Emergency Management Agency Website. For Pennsylvania Residents:

APPLETREE Program Fact Sheet. Print. Print-ready PDF [PDF – 944 KB] The Agency for Toxic Substances and Disease Registry's (ATSDR's) Cooperative Agreement Program, also known as "APPLETREE," is critical to ATSDR's success in accomplishing its mission in communities nationwide. APPLETREE stands for ATSDR's …

Lead can affect almost every organ and system in your body. The nervous system is the main target for lead poisoning in children and adults. Long-term exposure can result in decreased learning, memory, and attention, and weakness in fingers, wrists, or ankles. Lead exposure can cause anemia (low iron in the blood) and damage to the kidneys.

Trichloroethylene -ToxFAQsTM. This fact sheet answers the most frequently asked health questions (FAQs) about trichloroethylene. For more information, call the ATSDR Information Center at 1-800-232-4636. This fact sheet is one in a series of summaries about hazardous substances and their health effects. It is important you understand this ...

Both ATSDR and EPA recommend testing your home for radon. Test your home during the time of year when windows are usually closed. Keep windows and outside doors closed at least 12 hours before beginning your radon test. Use a simple test kit available from your state radon office or local hardware store.

The Brownfields & Reuse Opportunity Working Network (BROWN) is a group of ATSDR partners who are experts in community redevelopment. They help our National Brownfields/Land Reuse Health Program support communities who have a vision of revitalization that makes health a priority. In 2014, BROWN created the "community …

The ATSDR toxicological profile succinctly characterizes the toxicology and adverse health effects information for the toxic substance described therein. Each peer-reviewed profile identifies and reviews the key literature that describes a substance's toxicological properties. A useful two page information sheet, the ToxFAQs™, is also available.

Additional Information & Resources. Last Reviewed: February 2, 2022. Source: Agency for Toxic Substances and Disease Registry. When toxic substance spills or chemical emergencies happen, ATSDR helps state and local health departments by providing Assessment of Chemical Exposures (ACE) Program resources to perform a rapid …

Information that can be accessed through ATSDR's web site includes these items: information about ATSDR; a database containing information on all sites where ATSDR has worked; short, easy-to-read fact sheets on 60 of the most common contaminants at Superfund sites; and links to related sites.

This fact sheet answers the most frequently asked health questions (FAQs) about trichloroethylene. For more information, call the ATSDR Information Center at 1-800-232-4636. This fact sheet is one in a series of summaries about hazardous substances and their health effects. It is important you understand this information because this …

The effects of lead are the same whether it enters the body through inhalation or ingestion. Lead can affect almost every organ and system in your body. The nervous system is the main target for lead toxicity in adults and children. Long‐term exposure can result in decreased learning, memory, and attention and weakness in fingers, wrists, or ...

Mercury and Your Health. Mercury is a naturally occurring element. Its distribution in the environment is the result of both natural and man-made processes. There are three categories of mercury with unique characteristics and unique potential health effects.

PFNA: 0.411 ng/mL, with 95% of the general population ≤1.40 ng/mL. *Nanograms per milliliter (ng/mL) is equivalent to micrograms per liter (µg/L) and to parts per billion (ppb). Some communities can have higher geometric mean levels of …

ATSDR is currently working to examine the impact of exposure to per- and polyfluoroalkyls (PFAS) in over 40. communities across the country. In FY 2022, ATSDR released a report analyzing information from ATSDR's exposure assessments in 10 communities. With over 2,300 participants, the exposure assessments generated …

The ATSDR toxicological profile succinctly characterizes the toxicology and adverse health effects information for the toxic substance described therein. Each peer-reviewed profile identifies and reviews the key literature that describes a substance's toxicological properties. A useful two page information sheet, the ToxFAQs™, is also available.

This fact sheet answers the most frequently asked health questions about automotive gasoline. For more information, you may call the ATSDR Information Center at 1-888-422-8737. This fact sheet is one in a series of summaries about hazardous substances and their health effects. It is important you understand this information because this ...

Call or text 1-800-985- 5990 to connect with a helpline counselor anytime. The Disaster Distress Helpline is provided by the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA). A fact sheet for community members that acknowledges stress and worry related to environmental contamination, validates these feelings as normal ...

In conducting the public health assessment, ATSDR will do the following tasks: Prepare summaries of relevant studies and investigations of releases from the Oak Ridge Reservation. Evaluate past, present, and potential future exposures of off-site populations to hazardous substances. Identify off-site populations exposed to hazardous …

The intent of the fact sheet is to validate stress as a normal reaction to environmental contamination, suggest ways to cope with that stress, and point people to resources if stress is affecting their daily life. Communicate with empathy: put yourself in the shoes of the people you are working with. Tips on talking with a community member ...

The ATSDR toxicological profile succinctly characterizes the toxicologic and adverse health effects information for the hazardous substance described here. Each peer-reviewed profile identifies and reviews the key literature that describes a hazardous substance's toxicologic properties. Other pertinent literature is also presented, but is described in less …

PFAS resources including FAQs, fact sheets, and information for health care providers. ... CONTACT ATSDR Contact Information. Visit CDC-INFO. Call 800-232-4636. Email CDC-INFO. ABOUT ATSDR About CDC / ATSDR; Jobs; Funding; POLICIES Policies; File Viewers & Players; Other Languages;

Fact Sheets | Publications | ATSDR. ATSDR Home. Publications. Fact Sheets. Print. About ATSDR. Across the U.S. ATSDR [PDF – 2MB] Asbestos in Your Environment: …

Reducing social vulnerability can decrease both human suffering and economic loss. The CDC/ATSDR Social Vulnerability Index (CDC/ATSDR SVI) uses 16 U.S. census variables to help local officials identify communities that may need support before, during, or after disasters. Explore the CDC/ATSDR SVI Interactive Map.