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Environmental health comprises those aspects of human health, including quality of life, that are determined by physical, chemical, biological, social, and psychosocial factors in the environment. It also refers to the theory and practice of assessing, correcting, controlling, and preventing those factors in the environment that can potentially affect adversely the health of present and future generations *.
Environmental health as used by the WHO Regional Office for Europe, includes both the direct pathological effects of chemicals, radiation and some biological agents, and the effects (often indirect) on health and wellbeing of the broad physical, psychological, social and aesthetic environment which includes housing, urban development, land use and transport. * Nutrition, soil contamination, water pollution, air pollution, light pollution, waste control, and public health are integral aspects of environmental health.
When well-being of a whole population is measured, these become economic and political concerns. Increasingly wellness concerns are affecting fiscal policy and prompting some advocates to call for monetary reform (to end systematic pollution credit, governments actually paying to create human health harms).
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UN embarks on low-carbon future by detailing its own emissions
Tue, 15 Dec 2009 00:00:00 -0500
As one of its first steps towards reducing its greenhouse gas footprint, the United Nations - after one of the most wide-ranging and painstaking exercises in its history - announced today that it emits 1.7 million tons of carbon dioxide annually worldwide.
Ban calls for accelerated action in home stretch of Copenhagen climate talks
Tue, 15 Dec 2009 00:00:00 -0500
Arriving in Copenhagen, Denmark, today to inject fresh energy into climate change talks, Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon exhorted nations to seal the deal' on an ambitious new agreement, warning that the well-being of all of the world's people is at stake.
Oceans acidifying rapidly due to carbon dioxide emissions, says UN-backed study
Mon, 14 Dec 2009 00:00:00 -0500
The levels of carbon dioxide in the atmosphere would be much higher if oceans did not absorb the amount they do, but this has lead to their rising acidity levels, according to a new United Nations-backed study issued today.
NIEHS - National Institute of Environmental Health Sciences - News
NIH-Funded Study Unveils Potential Genetic Links to Lung Disease Risk
Mon, 14 Dec 2009 11:00:00 -0400
A new study involving data from more than 20,000 individuals has uncovered several DNA sequences linked to impaired pulmonary function. The research, an analysis that combined the results of several smaller studies, provides insight into the mechanisms involved in reaching full lung capacity. The findings may ultimately lead to better understanding of lung function and diseases like asthma and chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD), the fourth leading cause of death in the United States.
News Advisory - Scientific Panel Evaluates Soy Infant Formula Safety
Fri, 11 Dec 2009 17:00:00 -0400
Members of the media are invited to attend a press availability period at noon on Friday, December 18, 2009 that will follow a scientific meeting evaluating the safety of soy infant formula. An independent panel of 14 scientists will evaluate the most current research on soy infant formula to determine whether exposure to soy infant formula is a risk to human development. The expert panel will also indentify data gaps and research needs. The panel is convened by the Center for the Evaluation of Risks to Human Reproduction (CERHR) of the National Institute of Environmental Health Sciences (NIEHS) and the National Toxicology Program (NTP).
Scientists Explore Role of Environmental Stressors in the Developmental Origins of Disease
Mon, 07 Dec 2009 16:00:00 -0400
Experts from around the world will gather December 7 - 10 at the Loews Hotel in Miami, Florida, to examine the animal and human data supporting a hypothesis that subtle effects during fetal and postnatal development can lead to functional deficits and increased disease risk later in life.
Center for Bioenvironmental Research at Tulane/Xavier Universities. - Provides information about the CBR and its mission to conduct and coordinate research and teaching to enhance global understanding of environmental issues and provide solutions through innovative communication and technology.
Meta Description: [ The Tulane/Xavier Center for Bioenvironmental Research (CBR) represents a solidly established and well-developed collaboration between a major research university and one of the nation's leading historically black universities. Our foci are: Human and Ecological Health, Rivers and Coasts, Riversp... ]
Environmental Change and Human Health in Countries of Africa, the Caribbean and the Pacific - Report by Stockholm Environmental Institute concludes that old problems of inadequate water, poor sanitation, smoky dwellings, and a lack of food, together with changes in the world economy pose a more obvious threat in these countries than does global climate change.
Meta Description: [ SEI is an independent, international research institute specializing in sustainable development and environment issues. It works at local, national, regional and global policy levels. The SEI research programmes aim to clarify the requirements, strategies and policies for a transition to sustaina... ]
European Environment Agency - Collection of indicators, reports, links, data sets and targets on European human health topics related to the environment.
Meta Description: [ Human health is intimately connected to the surrounding environment every day most of us breathe in air pollution, digest artificial chemicals with our food, and experience stressful noise levels, to name just three examples.
Fiberglass Information Network - Information on the health hazards of respirable, durable mineral fibers. Victims' stories, symptoms, background, identification and clean up tips.
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Global Warming Could Worsen Allergies, Study Finds - NY Times article about study on potential for global climate change to increase the prevalence of ragweed. [Subscription required - free.]
Health and Environment Research - World Research Institute research into the interaction between human disease, pollution, and large-scale environmental, development, and demographic changes.
Meta Description: [ A free online database that focuses on issues of sustainable development and
the environment. This site draws statistical, graphic, and analytical information from over 40 internationally
recognized data sources. Detailed documentation is provided for serious research. ]
Institute of Occupational, Social, and Environmental Medicine, Erfurt, Germany - Discusses the institute's background and current and past projects. Indoor air quality is a particular focus. Bilingual site has more extensive information in Deutsch than in English.
International Society of Exposure Analysis - Fosters and advances the science of exposure analysis related to environmental contaminants, both for human populations and ecosystems. Includes conference announcements, newsletter, journal information, and other topics.
Longitudinal Cohort Study of Environmental Effects on Child Health and Development - News and information about progress of this U.S. government initiative.
Meta Description: [ xDivision of Epidemiology, Statistics & Prevention Research (DESPR) ]
National Center for Environmental Assessment (U.S. EPA) - National resource center for the overall process of human health and ecological risk assessments; the integration of hazard, dose-response, and exposure data and models to produce risk characterizations.
National Report on Human Exposure to Environmental Chemicals - CDC National Center for Environmental Health report of ongoing assessment of the U.S. population's exposure to environmental chemicals using biomonitoring.
Meta Description: [ NCEH provides leadership to promote health and quality of life by preventing or controlling those diseases, birth defects, or disabilities resulting from interaction between people and the environment. Site has information/education resources on a broad range of topics, including asthma, birth de... ]
Trade Secrets - A Moyers Report - PBS investigative report by Bill Moyers about how human health and safety have been put at risk by the chemical industry. Includes documents obtained during a lawsuit against chemical companies. Advocates citizen action.
Meta Description: [ This site is the companion to the PBS documentary Trade
Secrets: A Bill Moyers report which explores a secret archive of the
chemical industry that document efforts of chemical companies to thwart the
public's right to know about the health implications of synthetic chemicals
like vinyl chlor... ]
Winthrop AIR Environment-Health - Information resource on airport-related environmental health concerns, particularly the effect of airport air emissions on the health of nearby communities. Includes report of an environmental health survey around Boston's Logan Airport.
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Wisconsin Department of Health and Family Services: Environmental Health Resources - Collection of fact sheets, other information materials, and links on diverse topics, including toxic chemicals, radiation, eating safe fish, indoor air, EMF, drinking water, lead poisoning, and treated wood products.
National Institute of Environmental Health - National Institute of Environmental Health
National Institute of Environmental Health - National Institute of Environmental Health
UN News Centre - Environment, Shelter - A world of news from the world organization.
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