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Author : United States. Congress. Senate. Committee on Environment and Public Works
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 256 pages
File Size : 50,5 Mb
Release : 2003
Category : Mathematics
ISBN : UCAL:B5139050
Author : United States. Congress. Senate. Committee on Environment and Public Works
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 276 pages
File Size : 53,8 Mb
Release : 2003
Category : Mathematics
ISBN : STANFORD:36105050297923
Author : Harry Reid
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 251 pages
File Size : 52,8 Mb
Release : 2004-12-01
Category : Electronic
ISBN : 0756744229
Hearing held in Garden City, NY, to assess the potential links between environmental contamination & chronic diseases. Witnesses: Gary Ackerman, Felix Grucci, Jr., Steve Israel, Peter King, & Carolyn McCarthy, Rep's. from NY State; Michael Balboni, NY State Sen.; Thomas DiNapoli, NY State Ass'y.; Gail Frankel, Nat. Breast Cancer Coal.; Marlie Gammon, Univ. of NC at Chapel Hill; Lynn Goldman, Johns Hopkins Bloomberg School of Public Health; James Hare, councilman, Elmira, NY; Richard Jackson, NCEHS; Amy Juchatz, Suffolk Cnty. Dept. of Health Serv.; Phil Landrigan, Mt. Sinai School of Med.; Karen Joy Miller, Huntington, NY Breast Cancer Action Coal.; Ruby Senie, Mailman School of Public Health, Columbia Univ.; Tim Tobin, Elmira, NY; Randall Todd, State epidem., NV Health Div.; Deborah Winn, NCI; & Samuel Wilson, NCEHS. Also includes Articles, Fact Sheets, Letters, & Statements submitted for the record.
Author : David Robinson
Publisher : Am Cncl on Science, Health
Page : 28 pages
File Size : 53,7 Mb
Release : 2002
Category : Electronic
ISBN : 8210379456XXX
Science does not support the popular image of traces of chemical contamination elevating the cancer risk of everyone who lives in a neighborhood regardless of where they work, what sort of lives they lead, and what hereditary influences may predispose them to cancer. The absence of conclusive scientific evidence in this area may be partially explained by the myriad challenges that bedevil cancer cluster investigations--challenges that are explored in this report.
Author : Bob Wyss
Publisher : Routledge
Page : 288 pages
File Size : 42,6 Mb
Release : 2018-07-11
Category : Social Science
ISBN : 9781351979290
This practical primer explains the primary issues in writing about the environment, identifies who to go to and where to find sources, and offers examples of writing and reporting the beat. Observations and story excerpts from experienced journalists provide real-world context both for those in the U.S. as well as internationally. Practice story assignments, resources, and a glossary of critical terms gives budding journalists all the tools needed to cover the green beat. Updated with detailed coverage of how companies and climate change have evolved over the past decade, this second edition expands upon the digital sphere and the myriad ways that deadline, multimedia and mobile reporting have changed environmental journalism. Including consideration of issues such as the water crisis in Flint, Michigan, and the GMO controversy, this new edition provides a fresh take on the green beat with a newly organized table of contents and a guide to freelance and entrepreneurial journalism anywhere in the world. Contents include: • an overview and history of the environment and journalism, spotlighting the most significant issues in the beat; • guidance on understanding environmental and health science, ranging from issues of risk, to scientific research and studies, to interviewing scientists; • insights into government and regulatory communities and environmental advocates on all sides of the political spectrum and internationally; • assistance in accessing public records and conducting digital and computer-assisted reporting; • guidance in writing the story for print, broadcast and internet audiences; • an examination of the future of journalism and news coverage of the environment in the U.S. and throughout the world.
Author : John P. Wilson,A. Stewart Fotheringham
Publisher : John Wiley & Sons
Page : 656 pages
File Size : 53,6 Mb
Release : 2008-04-15
Category : Science
ISBN : 9780470766538
This Handbook is an essential reference and a guide to the rapidly expanding field of Geographic Information Science. Designed for students and researchers who want an in-depth treatment of the subject, including background information Comprises around 40 substantial essays, each written by a recognized expert in a particular area Covers the full spectrum of research in GIS Surveys the increasing number of applications of GIS Predicts how GIS is likely to evolve in the near future
Author : Mark Monmonier
Publisher : University of Chicago Press
Page : 251 pages
File Size : 53,7 Mb
Release : 2002-11-15
Category : Law
ISBN : 9780226534275
Maps, as we know, help us find our way around. But they're also powerful tools for someone hoping to find you. Widely available in electronic and paper formats, maps offer revealing insights into our movements and activities, even our likes and dislikes. In Spying with Maps, the "mapmatician" Mark Monmonier looks at the increased use of geographic data, satellite imagery, and location tracking across a wide range of fields such as military intelligence, law enforcement, market research, and traffic engineering. Could these diverse forms of geographic monitoring, he asks, lead to grave consequences for society? To assess this very real threat, he explains how geospatial technology works, what it can reveal, who uses it, and to what effect. Despite our apprehension about surveillance technology, Spying with Maps is not a jeremiad, crammed with dire warnings about eyes in the sky and invasive tracking. Monmonier's approach encompasses both skepticism and the acknowledgment that geospatial technology brings with it unprecedented benefits to governments, institutions, and individuals, especially in an era of asymmetric warfare and bioterrorism. Monmonier frames his explanations of what this new technology is and how it works with the question of whether locational privacy is a fundamental right. Does the right to be left alone include not letting Big Brother (or a legion of Little Brothers) know where we are or where we've been? What sacrifices must we make for homeland security and open government? With his usual wit and clarity, Monmonier offers readers an engaging, even-handed introduction to the dark side of the new technology that surrounds us—from traffic cameras and weather satellites to personal GPS devices and wireless communications.
Author : Gerard Rushton,Marc P. Armstrong,Josephine Gittler,Barry R. Greene,Claire E. Pavlik,Michele M. West,Dale L. Zimmerman
Publisher : CRC Press
Page : 256 pages
File Size : 45,9 Mb
Release : 2007-11-19
Category : Technology & Engineering
ISBN : 0849384338
In the past, disease pattern mapping depended on census tracts based on political units, such as states and counties. However, with the advent of geographic information systems (GIS), researchers can now achieve a new level of precision and flexibility in geographic locating. This emerging technology allows the mapping of many different kinds of geographies, including disease rates in relation to pollution sources. Geocoding Health Data presents a state-of-the-art discussion on the current technical and administrative developments in geographic information science. In particular, it discusses how geocoded residential addresses can be used to examine the spatial patterns of cancer incidence, staging, survival, and mortality. The book begins with an introduction of various codes and their uses, including census geographic, health area, and street level codes. It goes on to describe the specific application of geocodes to cancer, detailing methods, materials, and technical issues. The text illustrates how to compile data maps for analysis and addresses issues, such as mismatch correction and data quality. It describes the current state of geocoding practices and discusses the use of individually geocoded cancer incidences in spatial epidemiology, distance estimation and spatial accessibilities, and tips for handling non-geocoded cases. Special consideration is given to privacy and confidentiality issues by focusing on disclosure limitation methods. With recent disease outbreaks and escalating concerns about bioterrorism, interest in the application of GIS to individual data is growing. The fundamental concepts presented by this book are of great value to anyone trying to understand the causes, prevention, and control of cancer as well as a variety of other diseases.
Author : Alan L. Melnick
Publisher : Jones & Bartlett Learning
Page : 324 pages
File Size : 41,7 Mb
Release : 2002
Category : Computers
ISBN : 083421878X
This clear and accessible text helps public health students and officials gain a solid understanding of geographic information systems technology. Using examples drawn from public health practice, the author shows how to best harness the opportunities of this exciting technological development.
Author : Rodrigues, Joel J.P.C.
Publisher : IGI Global
Page : 2311 pages
File Size : 48,8 Mb
Release : 2009-12-31
Category : Computers
ISBN : 9781605669892
"This reference set provides a complete understanding of the development of applications and concepts in clinical, patient, and hospital information systems"--Provided by publisher.
Author : Sanjiv Chopra,Alan Lotvin,David Fisher
Publisher : St. Martin's Griffin
Page : 497 pages
File Size : 47,7 Mb
Release : 2012-03-13
Category : Health & Fitness
ISBN : 9781429960786
WE'VE ALL SEEN THE HEADLINES: The Pill That Can Prevent Cancer! A Guaranteed Way To Avoid Alzheimer's Disease! The Food That Lowers Bad Cholesterol! BUT WHAT SHOULD WE BELIEVE? ONCE UPON A TIME, maintaining your health seemed relatively simple. But today we're barraged by a never-ending array of conflicting medical advice. It's all terribly confusing, and most of us aren't sure what news we can trust and what we can ignore. Doctor Chopra Says offers a solution that will help you make the right decisions for your health. In this groundbreaking book, Dr. Sanjiv Chopra teams up with renowned cardiologist Dr. Alan Lotvin to give you the most cutting-edge medical research available. Doctor Chopra Says explains how you can tell the difference between true medical news and irrelevant media hype, covering such vital topics as: · Is wine the best medicine? · Which cancer screening methods are effective? · Is there a "best" diet for you? · What one vitamin should everyone be taking? (And why you can throw away all the rest.) · Are statins the new miracle drug? Filled with authoritative advice from many of the top medical experts in their respective fields, Doctor Chopra Says gives you the tools you need to lead a healthier, happier, and longer life. The media MYTHS, the medical FACTS, and health ESSENTIALS revealed . . . MYTH: Megadoses of vitamin E might stave off some cancers, Alzheimer's Disease, macular degeneration, and other serious health problems. FACT: Taken regularly over a long period of time, vitamin E supplements of more than 450 mg can be extremely dangerous. MYTH: Drinking too much coffee has been linked to health problems, including heart attacks, birth defects, pancreatic cancer, osteoporosis, and miscarriages. FACT: People who drink coffee have significantly reduced their chance of developing liver cancer. MYTH: Vaccines may cause extremely serious health problems, including autism. FACT: There is absolutely no evidence of a link between vaccines and autism. MYTH: People can get enough vitamin D3 from exposure to the sun for fifteen minutes a day. FACT: During the winter, people living north of about 35o latitude cannot get the necessary UV light from the sun.
Author : Management Association, Information Resources
Publisher : IGI Global
Page : 2102 pages
File Size : 53,9 Mb
Release : 2012-09-30
Category : Technology & Engineering
ISBN : 9781466620391
Developments in technologies have evolved in a much wider use of technology throughout science, government, and business; resulting in the expansion of geographic information systems. GIS is the academic study and practice of presenting geographical data through a system designed to capture, store, analyze, and manage geographic information. Geographic Information Systems: Concepts, Methodologies, Tools, and Applications is a collection of knowledge on the latest advancements and research of geographic information systems. This book aims to be useful for academics and practitioners involved in geographical data.
Author : Philippe Renard,Hélène Demougeot-Renard,Roland Froidevaux
Publisher : Springer Science & Business Media
Page : 481 pages
File Size : 48,8 Mb
Release : 2005-12-06
Category : Science
ISBN : 9783540265351
The science of geostatistics is now being employed in an increasing number of disciplines in environmental sciences. This book surveys the latest applications of Geostatistics in a broad spectrum of fields including air quality, climatology, ecology, groundwater hydrology, surface hydrology, oceanography, soil contamination, epidemiology and health, natural hazards, and remote sensing.
Author : United States. Congress. Senate. Committee on Environment and Public Works
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 176 pages
File Size : 49,7 Mb
Release : 2001
Category : Electronic
ISBN : MINN:31951P009520133
Author : Peter Wehling,Willy Viehöver,Sophia Koenen
Publisher : Routledge
Page : 290 pages
File Size : 46,8 Mb
Release : 2014-11-27
Category : Social Science
ISBN : 9781317584469
Patient organizations and social health movements offer one of the most important and illuminating examples of civil society engagement and participation in scientific research and research politics. Influencing the research agenda, and initiating, funding and accelerating the development of diagnostic tools, effective therapies and appropriate health-care for their area of interest, they may champion alternative, sometimes controversial, programs or critique dominant medical paradigms. Some movements and organizations advocate for medical recognition of contested illnesses, as with fibromyalgia orADHD, while some attempt to "de-medicalize" others, such as obesity or autism. Bringing together an international selection of leading scholars and representatives from patients' organizations, this comprehensive collection explores the interaction between civil society groups and biomedical science, technology development, and research politics. It takes stock of the key findings of the research conducted in the field over the past two decades and addresses emerging problems and future challenges concerning the interrelations between health movements and patient organisations on the one hand, and biomedical research and research policies on the other hand. Combining empirical case studies with conceptual discussion, the book discusses how public participation can contribute to, as well as restrict, the democratization of scientific knowledge production. This volume is an important reference for academics and researchers with an interest in the sociology of health and illness, science and technology studies, the sociology of knowledge, medical ethics or healthcare management and research, as well as medical researchers and those involved with health-related civil society organizations.