Key Concepts: Conclusions, Recommendations, and Public Health Action Plans

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After the completion of the public health assessment process, ATSDR issues a written report on the results of the investigation.
A public health hazard conclusion category is assigned to the site on the basis of current site conditions.
Conclusions often result in recommendations to protect public health.
A public health action plan is developed whenever recommendations are made.
An effective public health action plan requires careful coordination with the community, health and environmental agencies, and others who have an interest or role in the site.