The Agency for Toxic Substances and Disease Registry (ATSDR) is a federal public health agency of the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services. Based in Atlanta, Georgia, ATSDR is dedicated to protecting communities from the harmful health effects associated with exposure to both natural and man-made hazardous substances. They achieve this through various means, including responding to environmental health emergencies, investigating emerging environmental health threats, conducting research on the health impacts of hazardous waste sites, and providing actionable guidance to state and local health partners.
ATSDR's work encompasses a range of activities, such as maintaining a comprehensive Toxic Substances Portal that provides information on the health effects of toxic substances, conducting evaluations to determine if people are being exposed to hazardous substances through their Public Health Assessments and Health Consultations, and offering educational resources and training programs on environmental health. Additionally, ATSDR collaborates with partner organizations to build their capacity to address environmental issues and supports communities affected by specific incidents, such as the East Palestine train derailment and the Red Hill water contamination in Hawaii.
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