Residential proximity to environmental hazards and adverse health outcomes

J.D. Brender, J.A. Maantay and J. Chakraborty

American Journal of Public Health, 2011, vol. 101, issue SUPPL. 1, S37-S52

Abstract: How living near environmental hazards contributes to poorer health and disproportionate health outcomes is an ongoing concern. We conducted a substantive review and critique of the literature regarding residential proximity to environmental hazards and adverse pregnancy outcomes, childhood cancer, cardiovascular and respiratory illnesses, endstage renal disease, and diabetes. Several studies have found that living near hazardous wastes sites, industrial sites, cropland with pesticide applications, highly trafficked roads, nuclear power plants, and gas stations or repair shops is related to an increased risk of adverse health outcomes. Government agencies should consider these findings in establishing rules and permitting and enforcement procedures to reduce pollution from environmentally burdensome facilitiesand landuses.

Date: 2011
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DOI: 10.2105/AJPH.2011.300183

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