Natalia Melnikova, Jennifer Wu, Patricia Ruiz, Maureen F Orr
PROBLEM/CONDITION: Every year in the United States, thousands of toxic substance incidents harm workers, first responders, and the public with the potential for catastrophic consequences. Surveillance data enable public health and safety professionals to understand the patterns and causes of these incidents, which can improve prevention efforts and preparation for future incidents. PERIOD COVERED: 2010-2014. DESCRIPTION OF SYSTEM: In 2010, the Agency for Toxic Substances and Disease Registry (ATSDR) initiated the National Toxic Substance Incidents Program (NTSIP), and it was retired in 2014...
March 20, 2020: MMWR Surveillance Summaries