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Evidence-Based Public Health Informatics: A Course For Department Of Health Professionals, Jonathan D. Eldredge
Evidence-Based Public Health Informatics: A Course For Department Of Health Professionals, Jonathan D. Eldredge
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The handbook that accompanied a course on Evidence-Based Public Health (EBPH) Informatics for Department of Health professionals in New Mexico during 2005-2006.
Tox Town: An Internet Introduction To Environmental Health And Toxic Chemicals, Cynthia Love, Martha Szczur, Mary Higgins, Erinn Aspinall
Tox Town: An Internet Introduction To Environmental Health And Toxic Chemicals, Cynthia Love, Martha Szczur, Mary Higgins, Erinn Aspinall
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Can a web site present environmental health information to the general public in a fun and compelling manner? This was the goal of the National Library of Medicine's Specialized Information Services when it designed Tox Town. By its nature, chemical data is complex and not often perceived by the general public as relevant to their daily lives. However, many common hazardous materials (e.g., asbestos, carbon monoxide, lead, radon) can have profound health effects if encountered in the everyday environment. Enhanced with lively graphics, sound effects, and animation, Tox Town adds interest to learning about connections between chemicals, the environment, and …