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Environmental Health Information from the National Library of Medicine

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TOXNET

Databases on hazardous chemicals, environmental health, and toxic releases

TOXLINE - TOXicology Literature OnLINE
Over three million references from the toxicology literature, including MEDLINE/PubMed, research in progress, and meeting abstracts.
HSDB - Hazardous Substances Data Bank
- Comprehensive, peer-reviewed toxicological data for over 5,000 chemicals
- Excerpts from published literature on
  - Human Health Effects and Emergency Medical Treatment
  - Environmental Fate and Exposure
  - Environmental and Occupational Standards and Regulations
  - Ecotoxicology Studies

TOXMAP

Geographic representation of TRI data with links to other TOXNET resources

TRI - Toxics Release Inventory
Annual environmental releases on over 600 toxic chemicals by U.S. facilities

Tox Town

Interactive guide to potentially toxic substances and environmental health issues in everyday places

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More NLM Resources for Health Professionals

Haz-Map

Links jobs and hazardous tasks with occupational diseases and their symptoms

Toxicology Tutorials

Three college level tutorials covering the principles of toxicology, toxicokinetics, and cellular toxicology.

IUPAC Glossary of Terms Used In Toxicology, 2nd Edition

This glossary contains definitions and explanatory notes for terms frequently used in the field of toxicology.

Pope A. Lawrence Papers 1924-1983

The collection documents the varied research and policy-making career of this environmental health specialist with the U.S. Department of Heath, Education and Welfare and the Public Health Service. His papers contain a wealth of primary source research materials and scientific data related to: environmental and industrial hygiene; radon activity; use of beryllium as a rocket propellant; uranium mining; and toxicological, biological and chemical weapon systems.

More NLM Resources for the Public and Students

	Environmental Health Student Portal Students and teachers learn how the environment can impact health
	Household Products Database Potential health effects of chemicals in 9,000 common household products
	MedlinePlus Consumer health resource containing links to authoritative information on over 700 health topics, including toxicology and environmental health
	ToxMystery ToxMystery provides a fun, game-like experience, while teaching important lessons about household chemical hazards. For children from 7-11 years old.