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Are we safe? NLM's household products database.

Roberta Bronson Fitzpatrick1

  • 1George F. Smith Library of the Health Sciences, University of Medicine and Dentistry of New Jersey, Newark, NJ, 07103-2754, USA. fitzparb@umdnj.edu

Medical Reference Services Quarterly
|March 22, 2005
PubMed
Summary

Discover the National Library of Medicine's Household Products Database, a resource detailing chemical ingredients in U.S. home products. Learn basic search techniques for accessing this valuable consumer health information.

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Area of Science:

  • Consumer Health Informatics
  • Environmental Health

Background:

  • The Division of Specialized Information Services manages vital health databases.
  • Public access to chemical ingredient information in household products is crucial for informed consumer choices.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To provide an overview of the National Library of Medicine's Household Products Database.
  • To introduce basic searching techniques for this specialized information resource.

Main Methods:

  • The column describes the content and structure of the Household Products Database.
  • It outlines fundamental search strategies for users.

Main Results:

  • The Household Products Database offers comprehensive information on chemical ingredients.

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  • Users can effectively retrieve data on products commonly found in U.S. homes.

    • Conclusions:

    • The Household Products Database is an accessible tool for understanding product composition.
    • Knowledge of basic search techniques enhances user ability to navigate and utilize this health information resource.