Delineating the delicate relationship between environmental policy and public health, this book explores the development of environmental health policies, the statutes that address public health concerns about specific environmental hazards, and policy issues that impact environmental health programs. It focuses on environmental hazards, including air contamination, water pollution, unsafe food, and hazardous waste, that have been associated with degraded human health. Featuring over 80 essay questions and an instructor's manual, the book also gives a historical perspective and describes how risk assessment has become integral in environmental health legislation.
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Public Administration & Management
Natural Hazards & Risk
Textbook
Undergraduate

Written by a public health official Impact of Hazardous Waste on Human Health provides the unique perspective available only from an insider. The author addresses why: hazardous waste issues must be more vigorously examined, site remediation is critical, risk management must extend beyond waste site clean up, disease prevention must be a priority, interagency partnership is mandatory, and the best technology must be applied. He provides guidance on protecting site cleanup workers, communicating with community groups, and responding to environmental justice issues. The book covers public health policy, the abilities of the EPA, and the effectiveness of CERCLA.
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Hazardous Waste & Materials
Environmental Health
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Professional