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New Toxicology ResourcesHaz-Map and Tox Town are two recent additions to the numerous toxicology resources and environmental health resources provided by the National Library of Medicine Specialized Information Services <sis.nlm.nih.gov/Tox/ToxMain.html>. Haz-Map <hazmap.nlm.nih.gov> is an occupational toxicology database designed to link hazardous job tasks with associated occupational diseases and their symptoms. The database contains three types of information: hazardous agents, occupational diseases, and high-risk jobs. There are currently more than 900 chemical and biological agents in Haz-Map tied to industrial processes, as well as non-occupational activities such as hobbies. The records for these agents include synonyms, chemical formulae and properties, and descriptions. The database also links 180 occupational diseases to signs and symptoms of the disease and to hazardous job tasks. Also included is a glossary of chemical and disease-related terms, and a bibliography of references, some with links to the full text resources comprised in the Haz-Map database. 
Tox Town <toxtown.nlm.nih.gov> is a pilot project to explore how best to provide environmental health information to consumers. This interactive guide uses color, graphics, sounds and animation to provide an introduction to toxic chemicals and environmental health risks that the general public might encounter every day. In this first release, Tox Town gives information on eight chemicals and eleven locations in an imaginary small town. Plans to expand Tox Town include adding more chemicals and adding new scenes, such as an urban community and a farming region. Macromedia Flash Player is required to view this site. Information contained in this article is from NLM Technical Bulletin 2002 Nov-Dec;(329), and 2003 Jan-Feb;(330). |
