Your Health – Your Environment Blog Posts
ATSDR Stories from the Field
Health Communication and Education Specialists and Scientists at the Agency for Toxic Substances and Disease Registry (ATSDR) work around the clock to educate and keep you safe from harmful substances in the air you breathe, the water you drink, and the soil under your feet. Read More >
Posted on by Leave a commentMeet the Scientist: Lora Siegmann Werner
Lora sees herself carrying on an open door tradition started by the founder of the ATSDR Region 3 office, Charles “Bucky” Walters. Back in the early days when ATSDR was first developing approaches to evaluating chemical exposures in communities, “anyone in EPA could come in and we would do our best to help them.” Read More >
Posted on by 2 CommentsMMWR Publishes Methamphetamine Incidence Report
Read CDC’s recent “Morbidity and Mortality Weekly Report” entitled “Injuries from Methamphetamine-Related Chemical Incidents — Five States, 2001–2012.” Read More >
Posted on by Leave a commentLead Free Kids: National Lead Poisoning Prevention Week 2015
Sam and Louisa Carmichael had their first child just one month ago, and now they have bought their first home--a 1910 Craftsman bungalow. They want to do some renovation before moving in, but they know that older homes often contain lead paint and that lead exposure is harmful to children… lead poisoning is entirely preventable. The key is stopping children from coming into contact with lead and treating children who have been poisoned by lead. Learn more about preventing childhood lead exposure. Read More >
Posted on by 1 CommentPrevent Carbon Monoxide (CO) Poisoning
Daylight Savings Time begins Sunday, November 1, 2015. As you prepare to set your clocks back one hour, remember to check the batteries in your carbon monoxide (CO) detector. If you don’t have a battery-operated or battery back-up CO detector, now is a great time to buy one. At least 430 people die each year Read More >
Posted on by Leave a commentMeet the Scientist Geoffrey Whitfield
The NCEH/ATSDR “Meet the Scientist” series provides insight into the work of talented people who are working to keep you safe and secure from things in the environment that threaten our nation’s health. Meet CDC/NCEH epidemiologist, Geoffrey Whitfield, who is also a triathlete and an amateur woodworker. Find out how he fuses his love of exercise with achieving safer and healthier neighborhoods in the U.S. Read More >
Posted on by Leave a commentSome of the Biggest Problems Sometimes Have the Simplest Solutions
Some of the Biggest Problems Sometimes Have the Simplest Solutions In environmental public health, we often get caught up in looking for complex answers to complex problems. Sometimes we get lucky, though, and a simple solution will serve. The U.S. Surgeon General’s Call to Action to Promote Walking and Walkable Communities proves this point. Read More >
Posted on by 1 CommentATSDRs Environmental Odors Website
Environmental odors are substances in the environment that can be smelled. These type of concerns are common. Some petitions that the Agency for Toxic Substances and Disease Registry (ATSDR) receives involve an odor concern. Frequently asked questions are “Will the odor make me sick?” and “Are all environmental odors toxic?” Read More >
Posted on by Leave a commentNational ALS-Registry 5th Anniversary
During the past five years of the National ALS Registry’s existence, ATSDR has made great strides into learning more about ALS. However, we still have a long way to go to fully understand this disease. Regardless, we are extremely grateful to all PALS around the U.S. who have dedicated their valuable time and effort to help advance the science of ALS. Without these PALS, the Registry would not be what it is today. Read More >
Posted on by Leave a commentProtecting Kids from Environmental Exposure
What do these scenarios have in common? You’re renovating an older home. While you’re sanding window frames, some paint chips fall on the floor. Your toddler puts them in his mouth. You enjoy gardening and use pesticides to protect your plants from insects. You’ve just learned that you’re pregnant and wonder if pesticide exposure could Read More >
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