The impact of the environment on human health is of growing concern
to the public, politicians and public health practitioners.
Epidemiology offers a way of investigating and measuring potential
hazards, from local sources of pollution to global climate changes.
It allows real effects to be distinguished from chance
associations. This book describes the methods available for public
health practitioners to enable investigations to be carried out and
how findings should be interpreted to ensure that the most
appropriate policies are adopted.The book examines: Air pollution
Clusters of cases of ill-health Radiation and hazardous waste Water
and health Climate change Contributors: Mike Ahern, Ben Armstrong,
Araceli Busby, Pat Doyle, Shakoor Hajat, Sari Kovats, Paul
Wilkinson.Series Editors: Rosalind Plowman and Nicki Thorogood.
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