Assessment of Chemical Exposures Investigation After Fire at an Industrial Chemical Facility in Winnebago County, Illinois
J Environ Health. 2023 Mar;85(7):8-15.ABSTRACTAfter a chemical fire, an investigation assessed health effects by using syndromic surveillance to monitor emergency department (ED) visits, a general health survey to assess the general public, and a first responders health survey to assess first responders. A total of four separate multivariable logistic regression models were developed to examine associations between reported exposure to smoke, dust, debris, or odor with any reported symptom in the general public. Syndromic surveillance identified areas with increased ED visits. Among general health survey respondents, 45.1%...
Source: Journal of Environmental Health - July 14, 2023 Category: Environmental Health Authors: Jasmine Y Nakayama Krishna Surasi Lance R Owen Mark Johnson Sandra Martell Abigail Kittler Peter Lopatin Sarah Patrick Caitlin Mertzlufft D Kevin Horton Maureen Orr Source Type: research
