Forging a poison prevention and control system

Corporate Authors: Institute of Medicine (U.S.). Committee on Poison Prevention and Control., ebrary, Inc.
Format: Book
Language:English
Published: Washington, DC : National Academies Press, c2004.
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Online Access:http://site.ebrary.com/lib/ucy/Doc?id=10068479
Table of Contents:
  • Toward a poison prevention and control system
  • Current status and opportunities
  • Magnitude of the problem
  • Historical context of poison control
  • Poison center activities, personnel, and quality assurance
  • Current costs, funding, and organizational structures
  • Data and surveillance
  • Prevention and public education
  • A public health system for poison prevention and control
  • Conclusions and recommendations.