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ReviewToxicology research2023

Using science to respond to public exposures from chemical hazards during emergencies in England.

Graham J Urquhart, Matthew Symington, Kerry Foxall, Henrietta Harrison, Ovnair Sepai

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Review in Toxicology research, 2023. The graph could read no effect estimate from its abstract, so it casts no vote on the map. Not yet cited in PubMed.

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4 · The record

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5 · Who and what money

Authors and funding

5 authors.

Graham J UrquhartUK Health Security Agency, London NW9 5EQ, United Kingdom.ORCID https://orcid.org/0000-0001-5910-9076
Matthew SymingtonUK Health Security Agency, London NW9 5EQ, United Kingdom.
Kerry FoxallUK Health Security Agency, London NW9 5EQ, United Kingdom.
Henrietta HarrisonUK Health Security Agency, London NW9 5EQ, United Kingdom.
Ovnair SepaiUK Health Security Agency, London NW9 5EQ, United Kingdom.

Funding

No grant is acknowledged in the PubMed record.

6 · The paper itself

Abstract

This paper describes how toxicological considerations are an essential component of acute chemical incident response, and how the UK Health Security Agency (UKHSA), as Category 1 responders under the Civil Contingencies Act (2004), provide that expert, authoritative, and timely advice to protect people from exposure to harmful substances. Background information about the general response to emergencies is provided, which gives context to how scientific advice has a positive impact. The importance of chemical identification and speciation, local, and systemic effects, and exposure characteristics are described. The public health risk assessment is considered in conjunction with mixtures, mass casualties, recovery, and psychological impacts. A brief summary of the type of incidents that the UKHSA are notified about is also provided.

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emergency responsehealth protectionrisk assessment

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PMID37663804
PMCPMC10470323

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