ATSDR conducts its work through a variety of scientific and public health activities. These include evaluating the health impacts of chemical exposure at hazardous waste sites, conducting epidemiological studies, and developing toxicological profiles. The agency collaborates with federal, state, and local partners to ensure comprehensive health risk evaluations. Moreover, ATSDR uses a multidisciplinary approach, integrating toxicology, epidemiology, and environmental health science to inform its assessments.
