Environmental Epidemiology investigates exposure to toxins, including toxins transmitted by eating certain fish or shellfish, called marine toxins. The Florida Department of Health works closely with partner agencies to determine the source and prevent the following:
- Carbon Monoxide Poisoning: Visit the Carbon Monoxide section of our indoor air quality or carbon monoxide poisoning information
- Ciguatera Fish Poisoning
- Harmful Algal Bloom (HAB) – Associated Illness:Protecting Florida Together
- Lead Poisoning: Visit the Lead Poisoning section of our indoor air quality (DOH-Indian River) or visit lead information
- Mercury Poisoning
- Pesticide-related Illness:Pesticide Illness and Injury Surveillance
- DOH Seafood Safety