State of Alaska Public Notice myAlaska Public Health ... Epidemiology Environmental Health Environmental Health Program
The environmental health program seeks to evaluate the possible hazards to human health associated with the presence of hazardous substances in the environment. Epidemiological studies and toxicological risk assessments are used to examine the degree of human exposure to hazardous substances and subsequent hazards to human health from emergency release events, hazardous waste disposal, global transport to the arctic, or other sources. This information is used to develop intervention strategies to reduce or eliminate exposures of human health concern in order to promote the health and welfare of the residents and visitors of Alaska. The program also strives to foster two-way communication in order to address community concerns, incorporate community knowledge in the decision-making process, and provide information about the health risks associated with hazardous substances and the basis behind risk management decisions. Activities: Response to hazardous substance emergency events Disease reporting regulations require the reporting by licensed health care providers of diseases known or suspected to be a result of a worker's occupation, and outbreaks or unusual incidences of disease that are known or suspected to be related to exposure to environmental toxic or hazardous materials. To report illness due to a hazardous substance release emergency or due to exposure to environmental toxic or hazardous materials, please call 1-800-478-0084. | |
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