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.

Very useful links for understanding environmental and health effects of toxic substances.

Some links that are helpful:

ATSDR Homepage: http://www.atsdr.cdc.gov/

Hazardous Substance Fact Sheets: http://www.atsdr.cdc.gov/toxfaq.html

Toxicological Profiles Sheets: http://www.atsdr.cdc.gov/toxpro2.html