A Framework for Integrated Environmental Health Impact Assessment
Author Information
Author(s): David J Briggs
Primary Institution: Imperial College London
Hypothesis
How can integrated methods of assessment be developed to address complex environmental health risks?
Conclusion
The study proposes a framework for integrated environmental health impact assessment to better inform policy-making regarding systemic risks.
Supporting Evidence
- Integrated environmental health impact assessment considers the complexities and uncertainties of real-world health issues.
- The framework aims to improve policy-making by integrating various assessment methods.
- Stakeholder involvement is crucial for effective issue framing and assessment design.
Takeaway
This study suggests a new way to look at health risks from the environment by combining different methods to understand how they affect people.
Methodology
The paper reviews existing assessment methods and proposes a framework for integrated environmental health impact assessment based on two large EU-funded projects.
Potential Biases
Potential biases may arise from the difficulties in stakeholder engagement and the subjective nature of issue framing.
Limitations
The framework faces challenges in stakeholder participation and the complexity of systemic risks.
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