NLM TOXMAP Update
Here is a National Library of Medicine (NLM) update on TOXMAP
TOXMAP now contains updated cancer and
other mortality data. TOXMAP also now shows more detailed roads at a
variety of map scales. (Roads and other reference data can be hidden
from maps via the "Other Data" subtab.)
Other recent changes include:
* Facility details include latitude/longitude and links to Google
Maps
* Redesigned Search and Set Region pages
* Added "go to" page number for search results
* Added aggregate release data values in downloadable TRI facility
data
* Added HTML Site Map
* Added Income 2003 demographic layer
* Added ability to link directly to site details (all map types)
TOXMAP is a Geographic Information System (GIS) from the Division of
Specialized Information Servicesof the US
National Library of Medicine (NLM) that uses
maps of the United States to help users visually explore data from the
US Environmental Protection Agency (EPA)'s Toxics Release Inventory and
Superfund Program.
Toni C. Yancey, MLS
Outreach Coordinator
National Network of Libraries Of Medicine
Southeastern/Atlantic Region.
Tel. (800) 338-7657
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