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Health Effects of Toxicants: Online Knowledge Support
Citation:
Wexler, P., R. Judson, S. de Marcellus, J. De Knecht, AND E. Leinala. Health Effects of Toxicants: Online Knowledge Support. LIFE SCIENCES. Elsevier Science Ltd, New York, NY, 145:284-293, (2016).
Impact/Purpose:
A review of online public data sources and data resources on health effects of toxicants offered by NLM, EPA and OECD..
Description:
Research in toxicology generates vast quantities of data which reside on the Web and are subsequently appropriated and utilized to support further research. This data includes a broad spectrum of information about chemical, biological and radiological agents which can affect health, the nature of the effects, treatment, regulatory measures, and more. Online resources are created and housed by a variety of institutions, including libraries and government agencies. This paper focuses on three such institutions and the tools they offer to the public: the National Library of Medicine (NLM) and its Toxicology and Environmental Health Information Program, the United States Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), and the Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development (OECD). Reference is also made to other relevant organizations.
