ATLANTA - The updated edition of ToxProfiles^TM a two-CD ROM set featuring updated information on more than 180 chemicals and hazardous substances as well as an improved search engine, is now available from the Agency for Toxic Substances and Disease Registry (ATSDR). ATSDR's ToxProfiles^TM, are a useful resource for health professionals, researchers, students, media and others interested in the health effects of exposure to specific chemicals and hazardous substances.

This newest edition of the ToxProfiles^TM includes 11 updated profiles including those for chromium, cadmium, manganese, and radon.

The new ToxProfiles^TM CDs feature:

• 166 Toxicological Profiles. The profiles offer an in-depth, peer-reviewed analysis and review of the most current information available on the toxicological and adverse health effects of exposure to hazardous substances and chemicals.
• 167 Public Health Statements. Public Health Statements are taken from the first chapters of their respective toxicological profiles and are written in plain language.  Also available in Spanish.
• 184 ToxFAQs. ToxFAQs are easy-to-understand, two-page fact sheets on specific chemical substances.  These are written to provide quick answers to the most frequently asked questions about how someone may be exposed to the chemical and the personal health risks of the exposure.  Also available in Spanish.

ToxProfiles^TM also include Interaction Profiles which provide available data on the toxicology of chemical mixtures and the joint toxic action of chemicals in a mixture.  This information is used by toxicologists and other health professionals to recommend specific approaches to assess potential public health hazards.

ToxProfiles^TM can be ordered from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention by calling 1-800-CDC INFO (800-232-4636) or via e-mail at: cdcinfo@cdc.gov.  There is no charge for this product.  These products are also available on-line at www.atsdr.cdc.gov/toxpro2.html.

ATSDR, a federal public health agency of the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, evaluates the human health effects of exposure to hazardous substances.

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