Health Journalism Glossary

Agency for Toxic Substances and Disease Registry (ATSDR)

  • Environmental Health

The Agency for Toxic Substances and Disease Registry is a federal health agency in Atlanta that addresses hazardous substance and waste site issues. ATSDR informs on harmful chemicals and shares how people can protect themselves from coming into contact with chemicals. The agency collaborated with the CDC to help create the Social Vulnerability Index and it is a valuable tool in learning more about the specific harms of a chemical. 

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