ABSTRACT
Epidemiological studies aid treatment facilities in determining risk factors, determining who becomes exposed, and establishing the probable outcomes with various treatments. A few toxicology organizations have attempted to gather such information and organize it into yearly reports. The American Association of Poison Control Centers (AAPCC) and some federal agencies work toward obtaining epidemiological information, but the AAPCC also has an active role in assisting with the treatment of potentially toxic exposures. Epidemiological studies assist government and industry in determining package safety, effective treatment measures, conditions of exposure, and frequency of exposure.
