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Poison center data for public health surveillance: Poison center and public health perspectives
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Since 2008, poisoning is the leading cause of injury-related death in the United States; since 1980, the poisoning-related fatality rate in the United States (U.S.) has almost tripled. Many poison-related injuries and deaths are reported to regional… read more -
Enhancement of ESSENCE-based chemical surveillance by incorporation of real-time poison information center data
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Florida Department of Health has developed a statewide syndromic surveillance system based on the Electronic Surveillance System for the Early Notification of Community-based Epidemics (ESSENCE). Authorized users can currently access… read more -
Increase in Adverse Health Effects Related to Synthetic Cannabinoid Use
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Synthetic cannabinoids include various psychoactive chemicals that are sprayed onto plant material, which is then smoked or ingested to achieve a “high.” These products are sold under a variety of names (e.g., synthetic marijuana, spice, K2, black… read more