Iodine Public Health Statement
This is a summary chapter from the toxicological profile for iodine.
Iodine ToxFAQs This fact sheet answers the most frequently asked health questions about iodine.
Iodine Toxicological Profile
This ATSDR toxicological profile characterizes the toxicology of iodine and provides information on adverse health effects associated with exposures to iodine.
ATSDR's Case Studies in Environmental Medicine: Radiation Exposure from Iodine-131
Case Studies in Environmental Medicine are a series of self-instructional publications designed to increase the primary care provider's knowledge of hazardous substances in the environment and to aid in the evaluation of potentially exposed patients.
Dr. Jerome Hershman's Presentation on Thyroid Disorders – Nodular Diseases and Cancer
This Web site summarizes a December 3, 2002, presentation by Dr. Jerome Hershman to the Oak Ridge Reservation Health Effects Subcommittee. Detailed information from Dr. Hershman's presentation on the thyroid and thyroid-related disorders, as well as comments made during group discussion, are included.
National Cancer Institute: Radioactive I-131 from Fallout
This Web site provides information and resources for people potentially exposed to iodine-131 through fallout from aboveground nuclear testing in the 1950s and early 1960s.
Are You a Hanford Downwinder?
This Web site provides educational resources for individuals concerned about past exposures to radioactive iodine released from the Hanford Nuclear Reservation. This site also provides information and resources regarding iodine-131.
The Hanford Thyroid Disease Study
This Web site provides information about a human health study that evaluated possible associations between exposures to iodine-131 released from the Hanford Nuclear Reservation and thyroid disease.
Hanford Video: Hanford Thyroid Disease Study – Final Report
This video presents the Hanford Thyroid Disease Study Final Report.
Ionizing Radiation Public Health Statement
This is a summary chapter from the toxicological profile for ionizing radiation.
Ionizing Radiation ToxFAQs
This fact sheet answers the most frequently asked health questions about ionizing radiation.
Ionizing Radiation Toxicological Profile
This ATSDR toxicological profile characterizes the toxicology of ionizing radiation and provides information on adverse health effects associated with exposures to ionizing radiation.
What Is a Public Health Assessment?
This fact sheet explains that an ATSDR public health assessment reviews available information about hazardous substances at a site and evaluates whether exposures to them could be harmful.
Exposure
This fact sheet answers questions about chemical exposures.
A Citizen's Guide to Risk Assessments and Public Health Assessments at Contaminated Sites
This document provides an overview of two different assessments commonly performed at hazardous waste sites-the risk assessment and the public health assessment. Both are required for all sites listed on the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency's National Priorities List (also known as "Superfund" sites).
Environmental and Occupational Medical Resources Fact Sheet
This fact sheet lists available medical resources for persons seeking medical assistance for an environment- or occupation-related illness or injury.
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