Agency for Toxic Substances and Disease Registry

The Agency for Toxic Substances and Disease Registry (ATSDR), based in Atlanta, Georgia, is a federal public health agency of the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services. ATSDR serves the public by using the best science, taking responsive public health actions, and providing trusted health information to prevent harmful exposures and diseases related to toxic substances.

ALS Biorepository Launched Learn about a new component of the National ALS Registry - the National ALS Biorepository.
Carbon Disulfide Learn important information about Carbon Disulfide.
Protecting Kids from Environmental Exposure Learn how to protect your child from environmental health hazards.
Flint Rash Report Learn more about the investigation
Per- and Polyfluoroalkyl Substances (PFAS) Learn important information about PFAS and your health.

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ATSDR to Host Pease International Tradeport (Portsmouth, NH) Community Assistance Panel Meeting

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Carbon Monoxide (CO) Poisoning Prevention

When power outages occur after severe weather (such as winter storms, hurricanes or tornadoes), using alternative sources of power can cause carbon monoxide (CO) to build up in a home and poison the people and animals inside.

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