Environmental emergencies: weighing the ounce of prevention
Abstract
Environmental hazards may give rise to a variety of emergencies. Members of the lay public may believe that these emergencies are simply accidents, destined to occur, and therefore may not appreciate the critical role that prevention may play. Medical professionals should be cognizant of environmental hazards, and be able to discuss prevention strategies with parents and others who care for children.
aDepartment of Pediatrics, Section of Pediatric Emergency Medicine, Toxicology Service, Yale University School of Medicine, Yale-New Haven Children’s Hospital, New Haven, CT, USA
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