Environmental Health (Science/Environment/Environmental_Health)
up Environmental HealthEnvironmental Health - Definition. Environmental health comprises those aspects of human health, including quality of life, that are determined by interactions with physical, chemical, biological and social factors in the environment. It also refers to the theory and practice of assessing, correcting, controlling and preventing those factors in the environment that may adversely affect the health of present and future generations. (From the Pew Environmental Health Commission)EntriesHealth and Environment Research http://earthtrends.wri.org/ World Research Institute research into the interaction between human disease, pollution, and large-scale environmental, development, and demographic changes. National Report on Human Exposure to Environmental Chemicals http://www.cdc.gov/exposurereport/ CDC National Center for Environmental Health report of ongoing assessment of the U.S. population's exposure to environmental chemicals using biomonitoring. Fiberglass Information Network http://www.sustainableenterprises.com/fin/ Information on the health hazards of respirable, durable mineral fibers. Victims' stories, symptoms, background, identification and clean up tips. National Center for Environmental Assessment (U.S. EPA) http://www.epa.gov/ncea/ 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. Trade Secrets - A Moyers Report http://www.pbs.org/tradesecrets 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. European Environment Agency http://www.eea.europa.eu/themes/human Collection of indicators, reports, links, data sets and targets on European human health topics related to the environment. Global Warming Could Worsen Allergies, Study Finds http://www.nytimes.com/library/national/science/081700sci-environ-climate.html NY Times article about study on potential for global climate change to increase the prevalence of ragweed. [Subscription required - free.] Longitudinal Cohort Study of Environmental Effects on Child Health and Development http://www.nichd.nih.gov/about/despr/cohort/index.htm News and information about progress of this U.S. government initiative. Institute of Occupational, Social, and Environmental Medicine, Erfurt, Germany http://www.med.uni-jena.de/ark/start.html 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. Center for Bioenvironmental Research at Tulane/Xavier Universities. http://www.cbr.tulane.edu/ 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. Wisconsin Department of Health and Family Services: Environmental Health Resources http://www.dhfs.state.wi.us/eh/index.htm 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. Environmental Change and Human Health in Countries of Africa, the Caribbean and the Pacific http://www.sei.se/newreport.html 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. International Society of Exposure Analysis http://www.iseaweb.org/ 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. SubcategoriesConferences Directories Education Endocrine Disruptors "Endocrine disruptors" are a broad term for chemical substances that may disrupt the hormonal systems of humans and wildlife by mimicking or blocking the action of normal hormones. The best-known Health Physics and Radiological Health Organizations Products and Services This category is for sites with a more international focus or sites with products of interest to a wider global market. Publications Toxic Substances The environment contains many substances (elements, compounds, manufactured products) which are toxic to humans and animals. Children's Related categoriesGerman Spanish Comprende aquellos aspectos de la salud humana -incluyendo la calidad de vida- que vienen determinados por interacciones con factores físicos, químicos, biológicos y sociales del entorno. Acoustics, Ultrasound and Vibration Acoustics is the interdisciplinary science that deals with the study of sound, ultrasound and infrasound, all Air Quality Information, organizations, research, information and services that are concerned with improving air quality. Allergies An allergy is a sensitivity to a certain substance which, in similar quantity, is tolerated by non-allergic people. The allergen is the specific protein substance that a person is allergic to. The Asbestos Drinking Water Ecotoxicology According to that quoted in http://www.bio.hw.ac.uk/edintox/enviro.htm (a cool site): Environmental toxicology and ecotoxicology are terms used to describe the scientific study of the adverse Electromagnetic Fields Environmental Microbiology Environmental microbiology is the study of the composition and physiology of microbial communities in the environment, Environmental Protection Agency Food and Drink Issue under broad category of society about Food and Drink. Although under environmental category, this category is about more than the environmental consequences of organic or not organic growing. Food Safety These sites contain information about common problems with foods, and ways to minimise them or Hazardous Waste Scientific and engineering aspects of waste management and waste site remediation. Health Sites concerning the issues of environmental health. Environmental Health - Definition. Environmental health comprises those aspects of human health, including quality of life, that are determined Indoor Air Quality This category contains sites concerning the study and assessment of factors that affect indoor air quality and sites that discuss methods of monitoring and improving the quality of indoor air. Indoor Multiple Chemical Sensitivity Non-Toxic Living Non-toxic living refers to people striving to have fewer toxins (poisons)in their personal and home environment. Occupational Health and Safety Occupational Safety and Health refers to preventing injuries and protecting the health of workers. Pests and Diseases This category is for websites with information on the management and control of pests, weeds and diseases in crops. Public Health and Safety Concerned with protecting and improving the health of communities and populations. Public health includes such diverse topics as preventive medicine; health education and promotion; sanitation and Pulmonary Medicine A subspecialty of internal medicine concerned with the study of the respiratory system. It is especially concerned with diagnosis and treatment of Radon This category is for scientific and informational sites about radon, a colorless, odorless, naturally occurring, radioactive gas. It is a significant contaminant that affects indoor air quality Safety Engineering This category is for sites dealing with the science and technology of safety engineering. Suppliers of products or services should submit their sites to an appropriate category in our Business Neigbour categoriesAgriculture Technically oriented websites about the environmental aspects of agriculture, including agricultural pollution and its control. Biodiversity Biodiversity is not easily defined. Try What is Biodiversity? and Defining The 'B' Word for approaches with differing emphases. Below is a definition adapted from the World Resources Institute, World Carbon Cycle Monitoring and study of the distribution and cycling of carbon in the atmosphere, oceans, and ecosystems. Chats and Forums Contains newsletters, newsgroups, forums, message boards, and chat rooms which discuss the environment and related topics. Climate Change Topics include climate change (or global warming), atmospheric C02, stratospheric ozone, desertification, and change indicators. Conferences Conferences, meetings, workshops, conventions, and similar events focused on scientific and technical aspects of the environment. Directories Education This category is for resources regarding the teaching or dissemination of information regarding environmental science. Content areas often include ecology, as well as "issues" such as recycling, Employment Internet resources that are focused on environmental employment. Energy Environmental aspects of energy production and utilization. For information on renewable energy resources, see Science:Technology:Energy:Renewables. For information on energy efficiency and Environmental Monitoring Collection, interpretation and dissemination of data about the ambient environment, including (but not limited to) weather and climate, air quality, water quantity and quality, vegetative cover, soil Forests and Rainforests This category focuses on research, accumulated data, and educational webpages about the scientific study of the forest and rainforest regions. Impact Assessment Simply stated, impact assessment is identification of future consequences of a current or proposed action. Environmental impact assessment is currently required by laws in many nations of the world. Mailing Lists Mining This category contains sites that address the effects on the environment caused by various types of mining. Mining is the extraction of minerals or other materials from within the earth. News and Media Current news and features about science and the environment. Organizations Most organizations listed in this area are concerned with a wide range of environmental topics. Single-focus organizations are found under the appropriate topical headings. Some listings are Ozone Layer The ozone layer is a layer in the Earth's atmosphere which contains relatively high concentrations of ozone (O3). This layer absorbs 93-99% of the sun's high frequency ultraviolet light, which is Personal Pages Home pages of people where the majority of the subject matter is related to more than one branch of science. Pollution Prevention and Recycling This category is primarily for resources related to waste reduction by reusing and recycling natural and man-made items. Products and Services Products and services for environmental control and environmental science. Most listings are in subcategories. Publications Journals, books, e-magazines and other publications concerned with the science and study of the environment. Sustainability The World Commission on Environment and Development (the Brundtland Commission), defined "sustainable development" as follows in the report Our Common Future (Oxford : Oxford University Press, 1987): Water Resources Water "resources" are the waters that people use or might use for human consumption, industry, etc. Topics may include hydrology, water supply, water distribution, water quality, wastewater, Journals Environmental journals are professional journals geared toward specialists and individuals with interest in the environment. Since the environment involves a variety of areas within various science (This section is quite beta and buggy, have patience. Thanks) Thumbnails powered by Thumbshots |