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Poisoning, Toxicology, Environmental Health
Reviewed by Medicinsk Expert•Last updated: 2026-10-22•Poisoning Toxicology Environmental Health

Poisoning, Toxicology, and Environmental Health

An overview of key environmental health topics, ranging from chemical exposures and pollution to safety concerns in the home and workplace.

Environmental Health Topics

  • Air Pollution
  • Arsenic
  • Asbestos (includes Asbestosis)
  • Biodefense and Bioterrorism (includes Biological Weapons, Bioterrorism, Germ Warfare, and Man-Made Disasters)
  • Carbon Monoxide Poisoning (includes CO Poisoning)
  • Climate Change (includes Global Warming)
  • Drinking Water (includes Water)
  • Electromagnetic Fields (includes Cell Phones and EMF)
  • Environmental Health
  • Food Safety
  • Foodborne Illness (includes Food Poisoning and Yersinia Enterocolitica)
  • Household Products (includes Cleaning Products and Poisons in the Home)
  • Indoor Air Pollution
  • Lead Poisoning (includes lead exposure and Plumbism)
  • Mercury
  • Molds
  • Noise
  • Oil Spills (includes Gulf Oil Spill)
  • Ozone
  • Pesticides (includes Fungicides, Herbicides, Insecticides, and Rodenticides)
  • Poisoning
  • Pollution (includes Air Pollution, Indoor Air Pollution, and Water Pollution)
  • Radiation Exposure
  • Radon
  • Reproductive Hazards (includes Pregnancy Hazards)
  • Secondhand Smoke (includes Environmental Tobacco Smoke, Passive Smoking, and Smoking, Passive)
  • Smallpox
  • Water Pollution (includes Pfiesteria Infections, Septic Systems, Sewage, and Waterborne Diseases)

Frequently Asked Questions

Common hidden hazards include lead paint in older homes, radon gas (odorless, colorless, radioactive), carbon monoxide from faulty appliances, mold growth in damp areas, and certain household cleaning products or pesticides stored improperly. Even some plants can be toxic if ingested by children or pets.
Yes, simple habits include washing hands frequently, especially before eating; washing fruits and vegetables thoroughly; using a water filter if concerned about tap water quality; ensuring good ventilation when using cleaning products; storing all chemicals out of reach of children and pets; and choosing non-toxic or natural cleaning alternatives when possible.
If the person is unconscious, having trouble breathing, seizing, or unresponsive, call 911 (or your local emergency number) immediately. Otherwise, call the Poison Control Center (1-800-222-1222 in the US) right away for expert guidance. Do not try to make the person vomit unless instructed to do so.
For immediate concerns about poisoning, contact the Poison Control Center. For broader environmental health issues, your local health department, the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), or the Agency for Toxic Substances and Disease Registry (ATSDR) are excellent resources. They can provide information on local risks, testing, and mitigation strategies.
Source: MedlinePlus, National Library of Medicine

MedlinePlus brings together authoritative health information from the National Library of Medicine (NLM), the National Institutes of Health (NIH), and other government agencies and health-related organizations.

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