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Case Studies in the Use of the National Poison Data System (NPDS)
Content Type: Abstract
The National Poison Data System (NPDS) is maintained and operated by the American Association of Poison Control Centers (AAPCC) for the analysis, visualization, and reporting of call data from all 61 regional poison centers (PCs) in cooperation with… read more… analysis, visualization, and reporting of call data from all 61 regional poison centers (PCs) in cooperation with … to facilitate early recognition and monitoring of illness due to intentional or unintentional chemical or toxin … analysis, visualization, and reporting of call data from all 61 regional poison centers (PCs) in cooperation with … -
The Role of Applied Epidemiology Methods in the Disaster Management Cycle
Content Type: Journal Article
Disaster epidemiology (i.e., applied epidemiology in disaster settings) presents a source of reliable and actionable information for decision-makers and stakeholders in the disaster management cycle. However, epidemiological methods have yet to be… read more… Disaster epidemiology (i.e., applied epidemiology in disaster settings) presents a … Disaster epidemiology (i.e., applied epidemiology in disaster settings) presents a … -
Post-disaster Surveillance among State Health Departments in the United States
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The role of public health in preparing for, responding to, and recovering from emergencies has expanded as a result of the massive impact recent disasters have had on affected populations. Nearly every large-scale disaster carries substantial public… read more… physical effects (e.g., carbon monoxide poisoning due to improper operation or location of carbon … to discuss the use of epidemiologic methods in all phases of the disaster management cycle. In 2012, the … physical effects (e.g., carbon monoxide poisoning due to improper operation or location of carbon …