an evaluation of relevant environmental data, health outcome data, and community concerns associated with a site where hazardous substances have been released.
a comprehensive evaluation of all available information about a site and various ways in which people might be exposed to contamination
an integrated evaluation of environmental contamination data, community health concerns, and health outcome data
a review of information about hazardous substances at a site and an evaluation of whether exposure to those substances at the levels found might harm people
a written, comprehensive evaluation of available data and information about the release of hazardous substances into the environment in a specific geographic area
a written report that reviews available information about hazardous substances at a site and evaluates whether exposure to them might cause any harm to people
The evaluation of data and information on the release of hazardous substances into the environment in order to assess any current or future impact on public health, develop health advisories or other recommendations, and identify studies or action needed to evaluate and mitigate or prevent human health effects; also the document resulting from that evaluation.
An ATSDR document that examines hazardous substances, health outcomes, and community concerns at a hazardous waste site to determine whether people could be harmed from coming into contact with those substances. The PHA also lists actions that need to be taken to protect public health [compare with health consultation].
A report or document that looks at chemicals at a hazardous waste site and tells if people could be harmed from coming into contact with those chemicals. The PHA also tells if possible further public health actions are needed.