What We Hope To Accomplish

NCEH/ATSDR’s vision is that the United States will use and manage chemicals in ways that are safe and healthy for all people.  Through the National Conversation, we aim to work with members of the public to create an action agenda. The agenda will outline how the United States can meet the following public health goals and bring the United States closer to achieving the vision:

• Collect information about chemical use, who is exposed, and the level at which people are exposed;
• Gain more knowledge of how chemicals affect people’s health
• Use policies and practices that tell us about risks, reduce harmful exposures, and create and use safe chemicals
• Increase efforts to prevent, prepare, and respond to chemical emergencies
• Protect all communities from chemical exposure
• Create a well-informed public and healthcare provider network so people understand chemical exposure risks
• Involve the public in government decision-making
• Encourage teamwork among partner groups and agencies.