Risk factors for acute chemical releases with public health consequences: Hazardous Substances Emergency Events Surveillance in the U.S., 1996–2001

<p>Abstract</p> <p>Background</p> <p>Releases of hazardous materials can cause substantial morbidity and mortality. To reduce and prevent the public health consequences (victims or evacuations) from uncontrolled or illegally released hazardous substances, a more compreh...

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Main Authors: Kaye Wendy E, Wattigney Wendy A, Ruckart Perri Z
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2004-10-01
Series:Environmental Health
Online Access:http://www.ehjournal.net/content/3/1/10