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National Center for Environmental Health, Centers for Disease Control and Prevention - NCEH

Organization URL(s)

cdcinfo@cdc.gov
www.cdc.gov/nceh/default.htm  

Other Contact Information

Mail Stop F-29
4770 Buford Highway, NE
Atlanta, GA 30341-3724

800-232-4636 (Voice - Toll-free, 800-CDC-INFO)
770-488-7100 (Voice, CDC Emergency Response for state and local depts.)
888-232-6348 (TTY)

Description

CDC's National Center for Environmental Health (NCEH) plans, directs, and coordinates a national program to maintain and improve the health of the American people by promoting a healthy environment and by preventing premature death and avoidable illness and disability caused by non-infectious, non-occupational environmental and related factors. NCEH is committed to safeguarding the health of populations that are particularly vulnerable to certain environmental hazards - children, the elderly, and people with disabilities.

Online Resources

• Cancer Clusters: FAQ's
  http://www.cdc.gov/nceh/clusters/faq.htm
• Extreme Cold: A Prevention Guide to Promote Your Personal Health and Safety
  http://www.bt.cdc.gov/disasters/winter/pdf/cold_guide.pdf
• Extreme Heat: A Prevention Guide to Promote Your Personal Health and Safety
  http://www.bt.cdc.gov/disasters/extremeheat/heat_guide.asp
• Key Facts About Flood Readiness
  http://www.bt.cdc.gov/disasters/floods/readiness.asp
• Lead in Water: Questions and Answers
  http://www.cdc.gov/nceh/lead/tips/water.htm
• Lead Poisoning: Prevention Tips
  http://www.cdc.gov/nceh/lead/tips.htm
• Protect Yourself from Mold
  http://emergency.cdc.gov/disasters/mold/protect.asp

Related Topics

Topic Asthma Birth Defects Breast Cancer Environmental Health Foreign Language Resources Health Hazards Sanitation Hazardous Waste Folic Acid Emergency Preparedness Disaster Preparedness Environmental Disasters Natural Disasters Lead Poisoning Floods Tornadoes Earthquakes Hypothermia COPD (Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease) Molds Carbon Monoxide Poisoning Heat-related Illnesses Climate Change

Review Date

Tue Aug 9, 2011