Health Assessment Section

The Health Assessment Section works in cooperation with the Agency for Toxic Substances and Disease Registry (ATSDR) to identify site-specific environmental hazards and to educate affected communities.

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Public Health Assessments

A public health assessment (PHA) evaluates a hazardous waste site for hazardous substances, health outcomes, and community concerns.

Health Assessment Section

Public Health Consultations

Address a specific site-related health concern in order to prevent or reduce the hazardous levels of exposure to toxic substances.

Health Assessment Section

ODH Shelter Assessment Tool

For rapid assessment of shelter conditions during disasters

Health Assessment Section

External Resources

Agency for Toxic Substances

and Disease Registry

Get in touch

Phone: (614) 728-9452

Fax: (614) 466-0381

BEH@odh.ohio.gov

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