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Post-disaster Surveillance among State Health Departments in the United States
Content Type: Abstract
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 -
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 -
Disaster Surveillance: American Samoa Tsunami Response
Content Type: Webinar
For its September 2010 meeting, the ISDS Public Health Practice Committee hosted a special presentation on disaster surveillance in American Samoa as a part of its ongoing disaster surveillance series. The talk, entitled, "Disaster Surveillance:… read more -
Developing a Guidance Document to Improve Public Health Surveillance during Disasters
Content Type: Abstract
During all phases of the disaster management cycle, PH surveillance plays a valuable role. Surveillance provides PH officials and stakeholders the information they need to respond to disasters and take action in an appropriate and timely manner.… read more -
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 -
Increase in Adverse Health Effects Related to Synthetic Cannabinoid Use
Content Type: Abstract
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