Framework of epidemiological principles underlying chemical incidents surveillance plans and training implications for public health practitioners

Journal of Public Health (United Kingdom)

Volumn 19, Issue 3, 1997, Pages 333-340

  Bakhshi, Surinder S ^a  

^a Birmingham Health Authority   (United Kingdom)

Author keywords

chemical incidents; public health role; surveillance; training

Indexed keywords

TOXIC SUBSTANCE;

ACCIDENT; ARTICLE; EMERGENCY MEDICINE; HUMAN; PREVENTION; PRIORITY JOURNAL; PUBLIC HEALTH; RISK ASSESSMENT; STAFF TRAINING;

DOCUMENTATION; ENGLAND; ENVIRONMENTAL MONITORING; EPIDEMIOLOGIC METHODS; HEALTH EDUCATION; HUMANS; PUBLIC HEALTH; RISK ASSESSMENT;

EID: 0030728289     PISSN: 17413842     EISSN: 17413850     Source Type: Journal    
DOI: 10.1093/oxfordjournals.pubmed.a024640     Document Type: Article

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