Health and safety at the 1980 Winter Olympics, Lake Placid, New York.
The 1980 Winter Olympics in Lake Placid, New York, were a spectacular demonstration of athletic ability and cooperative international competition. The spectators, athletes and officials were able to participate in the event without incident of preventable illness, injury or death because of extensive planning and work both before and during the games by the New York State Department of Health, other state agencies, and the Lake Placid Olympic Organizing Committee to provide a safe and healthful Olympics.
D004189:Disaster Planning; D004632:Emergency Medical Services / Q000458:organization & administration*; D004782:Environmental Health; D009518:New York; D013177:Sports