Sentences with phrase «devastating effects on the health of»

But two, from my experience working with AmeriCorps VISTA in Hazleton, PA where I served, I immediately saw the need to move off of fossil fuels, and coal specifically, as an energy source given its devastating effects on the health of the community and on wildlife.

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His action spared much of the harm that some countries still face as result of the devastating effects of lead on human health.

Matt, in the article Dr. Amy says «THERE IS NO EVIDENCE TO SUPPORT THOSE CLAIMS»: maybe I'm wrong, but to my non-native understanding, this sentence doesn't necessarily mean «there is no evidence at all», but rather: any evidence there might be, it is not enough to support claims such as «increased medicalization of childbirth may be having severe consequences on the life - long health of our children... What's more, it could be having a devastating effect on the future of our entire species».

Not surprisingly, reliance on less nutritious foods and limited physical activity have resulted in an explosion of childhood obesity which has, in turn, led to health impairments that can have devastating lifetime effects (diabetes, hypertension, asthma, anxiety, and hyperactivity).

Levy concluded that criminalising the purchase of sex has had a devastating effect on the rights, health and safety of sex workers in Sweden.

The tri-county area's leading provider of home health care aides said they are on the bubble, and any cuts would have «devastating effects» to the frail and elderly.

It was eggshell thinning that devastated fish - eating birds and birds of prey, says Fry, and this effect is well documented in a report (pdf) on DDT published in 2002 by the Department of Health and Human Services» Agency for Toxic Substances and Disease Registry (ATSDR).

«As the two scientists directly charged by you with overseeing the country's health research enterprise,» the letter ran, «we are writing to you today about the devastating effects of tobacco use on the health of our nation.»

The fine particles and harmful ozone contained in these plumes often have devastating effects on the air quality of US cities and consequently the health of their inhabitants.

Sima Sharara, from the University of North Carolina, Chapel Hill, USA, and Souha Kanj, from the American University of Beirut Medical Center, Lebanon, briefly describe the devastating effects of the conflict on the Syrian healthcare system and focus on the increasing number of cases of poliomyelitis, measles, and cutaneous leishmaniasis in the region, which they say is nothing short of a regional, and arguably global, public health emergency.

Left untreated, all have devastating effects on the woman's health — and the health of the baby she will bear.

After learning about the devastating effects of plastic pollution on the environment and human health, Oakland accountant Beth Terry began an experiment to see if she could live without buying any new plastic.

And your concerns may be valid, seeing as the standard American diet, chronic stress, lack of sleep, travel, and exposure to chemicals can all have pretty devastating effects on our gut health.

Nearly every cell in your body was designed to use glucose for energy — especially your brain cells — but fructose breaks down into a variety of toxins that can have devastating effects on your health.

Dr. David Perlmutter's # 1 New York Times Bestseller Grain Brain, now published in 26 countries, has revolutionized the way we think about our health by exposing the devastating effects of wheat, sugar, and carbs on the brain and empowering us with the knowledge that what we eat is the most important decision we make every day.

It's well - known that the typical leather tanning process is toxic, and when it's done in Asia — especially Bangladesh — it has a devastating effect on the environment and health of local people.

Potassium in particular is noted for its powerful effect on heart and nerve health; though it can not counter the devastating effects of a high - salt diet, it certainly acts as a buffer.

Vets are of the opinion that the presence of these elements can trigger toxic effects that can take a devastating toll on the health of the dog.

«It is my honor to join the PPG in the movement to stop the use of shock collars for training and behavior and participate in the campaign to raise awareness of the devastating effects on canine health and well - being as well as the damage to the relationship between dogs and their people.»

Through this narrative, Blechman calls attention to the very real problem of toxic blue - green algae and its devastating effects on human health, the fragile ecosystem of Florida's waterways and wildlife, as well as the state's economy.

Mike Barnard last month was taken to task by researcher Jackie Rovensky of AU and NA - PAW (North American Platform Against Wind Power) for a long - standing series of malicious attacks on trusted and respected professionals worldwide, who have variously documented and researched the now widely recognized devastating effects of industrial wind on human health.

Studies demonstrate that protracted custody fights have devastating effects on the mental health of children.

The unrelenting and unprecedented wave of attacks on reproductive health and rights has a devastating effect on the lives of people seeking health care.