This resource list contains references to Federal, State, and local government agencies as well as private organizations that offer information resources related to the environmental health objectives of HEALTHY PEOPLE 2000. Because so many States have adopted their own year 2000 objectives, you may wish to contact your State health department for additional information.

Environmental Health

Lead Agencies:

National Institutes of Health
National Institute of Environmental Health Sciences
P.O. Box 12233
Research Triangle Park, NC 27709
(919)541-3484

Centers for Disease Control and Prevention
National Center for Environmental Health
Mailstop F28
4770 Buford Highway, NE.
Atlanta, GA 30341-3724
(404)488-7300

YEAR 2000 OBJECTIVES

• Reduce asthma morbidity
• Reduce serious mental retardation
• Reduce outbreaks of waterborne diseases and chemical poisoning
• Reduce high blood lead levels
• Reduce exposure to air pollutants
• Increase home radon testing
• Reduce exposure to toxic agents
• Reduce exposure to solid waste
• Increase supply of safe drinking water
• Reduce health risks from surface water
• Increase home testing for lead-based paint
• Expand construction standards to minimize indoor radon levels
• Increase disclosure of lead and radon concentrations in homes
• Eliminate health risks from the National Priority List hazardous waste sites
• Establish programs for recyclable materials and household waste
• Establish plans to define and track sentinel diseases

Federal and National Information Sources

U.S. DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES

Public Health Service

Centers for Disease Control and Prevention
Public Inquiries
1600 Clifton Road NE
Mailstop A23
Atlanta, GA 30333
(404)639-3534
(404)639-1537 FAX
Refers inquiries from the public and professionals to the appropriate area at CDC.

National Institutes of Health
National Institute of Environmental Health Sciences (NIEHS)
P.O. Box 12233
Research Triangle Park, NC 27709
(919)541-3484
(919)541-2260 FAX
Supports and conducts basic research on the interaction between humans and potentially toxic or harmful agents in the environment. Publications list available.

National Library of Medicine
MEDLARS Management
8600 Rockville Pike
Bethesda, MD 20894
(800)638-8480
(301)496-6193
(301)496-4450 FAX
MEDLINE and other online databases contain 15 million bibliographic records of journal articles, books, and audiovisuals that make up the scientific literature of medicine. Reading rooms are open to the public.

U.S. DEPARTMENT OF HOUSING AND URBAN DEVELOPMENT

HUD User
P.O. Box 6091
Rockville, MD 20850
(800)245-2691
(301)251-5154
(301)251-5747 FAX
Computer-based information service that disseminates research results. Database is in-house and can be searched by HUD User staff. Health-related topics include poisoning from lead-based paints used in housing and lead-based paint training kits for lead abatement professionals.

U.S. ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AGENCY

Public Information Center
401 M Street, SW
Room 3404
Washington, DC 20460
(202)260-2080
(202)260-6257 FAX
Offers public information materials on such topics as hazardous wastes, radon, indoor air quality, asbestos, air and water pollution, pesticides, and drinking water. Responds to mail and telephone inquiries. The public may visit the PIC Visitor Center between the hours of 9 a.m. and 4:30 p.m., Monday through Friday, except Federal holidays. Call for electronic product information.

NATIONAL RESOURCES

American Industrial Hygiene Association
2700 Prosperity Avenue
Suite 250
Fairfax, VA 22031-4307
(703)849-8888
(703)207-3561 FAX
Dedicated to protecting worker and community health and safety. Publishes monthly journal, newsletter, and various technical publications; cosponsors large annual conference and exposition; and offers laboratory accreditation and testing program. Informational pamphlets on various health and safety topics are available.

American Lung Association
1740 Broadway
New York, NY 10019-4374
(800)586-4872
(212)315-8700
(212)265-5642 FAX
Offers programs about lung disease for adults and children. Provides print and audiovisual materials (some in Spanish) on activities to prevent and control lung hazards and lung diseases, including emphysema, asthma, and tuberculosis, as well as information on air pollution and lung health.

American Public Health Association
1015 Fifteenth Street, NW
Washington, DC 20005
(202)789-5600
(202)789-5661/5681 FAX
Develops standards; promulgates recommended rules; and publishes pamphlets, books, model codes, and educational materials.

Environmental Action Coalition
625 Broadway
2nd Floor
New York, NY 10012-2611
(212)677-1601
(212)505-8613 FAX
Offers environmental education and sponsors programs for professionals, the general public, teachers, and students. Offers curriculum and audiovisual materials, a library resource center, and technical assistance for local governments.

Environmental Action Foundation
6930 Carroll Avenue
Suite 600
Takoma Park, MD 20912
(301)891-1100
(301)891-2218 FAX
Builds strategic alliances with grassroots activists advocating Federal, State, and local policies to ensure toxic use reduction and pollution prevention, lessen materials consumption, and promote renewable energy and conservation.

Environmental Defense Fund
257 Park Avenue South
16th Floor
New York, NY 10010
(212)505-2100
(212)505-0892 FAX
Links science, economics, and law to create innovative, economically viable solutions to today's environmental problems. Promotes research, public education, and administrative and legislative action on the protection and improvement of environmental quality and public health.

National Environmental Health Association
720 South Colorado Boulevard
Suite 970, South Tower
Denver, CO 80222
(303)756-9090
(303)691-9490 FAX
Promotes high educational standards and provides a continuing education program for professionals. Provides general career information. Call for electronic product information.

Natural Resources Defense Council
40 West 20th Street
11th Floor
New York, NY 10011
(212)727-2700
(212)727-1773 FAX
Uses legal action, scientific research, and public education to preserve the environment and protect the public health.

Rachel Carson Council, Inc.
8940 Jones Mill Road
Chevy Chase, MD 20815
(301)652-1877
(301)951-7179 FAX
Publishes pamphlets and booklets on the human and environmental health hazards of pesticides and other toxic chemicals.

Toxicology Information Response Center
Oak Ridge National Lab
1060 Commerce Park, Mail Stop 6480
Oak Ridge, TN 37830
(615)576-1746
(615)574-9888 FAX
Provides information and reference services on individual chemicals and a wide variety of toxicology-related and environmental topics. Provides fee-based services such as comprehensive literature packets tailored to individual requests.

For General Information on HEALTHY PEOPLE 2000:

Office of Disease Prevention and Health Promotion,
Office of Public Health and Science, Office of the Secretary,
U.S. Department of Health and Human Services
Hubert H. Humphrey Building
200 Independence Avenue, S.W., Room 738G
Washington, DC 20201; (202)205-8611.

For Healthy People 2000 Publications:

Please write to ODPHP National Health Information Center,
P.O. Box 1133, Washington, DC 20013-1133.

Inclusion in this listing does not imply endorsement by the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services.

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