Environmental Health Perspectives
2008
Environmental Health Perspectives Overview
Sample size: 5000
publication
Author Information
Author(s): Dooley Erin E.
Primary Institution: National Institute of Environmental Health Sciences
Conclusion
The studies highlight various environmental health issues, including the impact of shipping emissions, e-waste, hurricane preparedness, sun exposure on skin health, and the effects of incense smoke.
Supporting Evidence
- The shipping industry produces nearly 4.5% of the CO2 emitted worldwide.
- The import of electronic junk threatens environmental and human health.
- 37% of hurricane preparedness survey participants reported keeping water purification supplies.
- Vacationing in hotter locations is associated with a greater number of benign moles in young women.
- Incense smoke exposure can cause airway dysfunction and increase cancer risk.
Takeaway
This publication talks about different environmental health problems, like pollution from ships and the dangers of e-waste, and how people can be better prepared for hurricanes.
Participant Demographics
Participants included over 5,000 individuals from eight coastal states and a special sample of New Orleans residents.
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