Forging a poison prevention and control system /

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Bibliographic Details
Call Number:Libro Electrónico
Corporate Author: Institute of Medicine (U.S.). Committee on Poison Prevention and Control
Format: Electronic eBook
Language:Inglés
Published: Washington, DC : National Academies Press, ©2004.
Subjects:
Poisons > Safety measures > Government policy > United States.
Poison control centers > Government policy > United States.
Medical policy.
Poison Control Centers > organization & administration
Delivery of Health Care > methods
Health Policy
Poison Control Centers > economics
Poisoning > prevention & control
Intoxication accidentelle > Prévention > Politique gouvernementale > États-Unis.
Centres antipoisons > Politique gouvernementale > États-Unis.
Politique sanitaire.
HEALTH & FITNESS > Safety.
Medical policy
United States
Online Access:Texto completo
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.

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