Sentences with phrase «effects on public health»

And they have adverse, and costly, effects on public health.

Effects of climate change, including higher temperatures, have direct effects on public health, but historically it's largely been framed as an environmental issue.

Rising temperatures, a lack of rainfall and fewer storms allow pollution to gather and stagnate, and that in turn could have detrimental effects on public health.

It wasn't designed to consider effects on public health.

In this episode, Scientific American writer Gary Stix talks about the ingenious way researcher Floyd Romesberg is attacking the problem of antibiotic resistance; award - winning journalist Joel Shurkin discusses his new biography of controversial physics Nobel Laureate William Shockley; and genomics researcher Steven Salzberg raises questions about the way flu data is currently shared and disseminated among scientists and the effects on public health.

This is one of the few studies to have examined the online availability of antibiotics and to have explored the potential effects on public health.

The increase in free time and the changes in the social networks related to retirement can have either adverse or positive effects on public health, says Academy Research Fellow, Docent Sari Stenholm from the University of Turku.

Moore says the panel is far behind schedule, and that state officials have not answered key questions like effects on public health and the impacts of the industry on rural communities.

11742), relating to identification of critical infrastructure where a cybersecurity incident could reasonably result in catastrophic regional or national effects on public health or safety, economic security, or national security.

«With an increasing aging population, the effect on public health is only anticipated to increase,» Holt - Lunstad said in a statement.

«Making cycle helmets compulsory would be likely to have an overall damaging effect on public health, since the health benefits of cycling massively outweigh the risks and we know that where enforced, helmet laws tend to lead to an immediate reduction in cycling,» policy coordinator Chris Peck said.

One thing is certainly true: if plain packs had a marked effect on public health we'd have heard about it.

Nearby residents are concerned with the state's investment in fossil fuels and the plant's potential effect on public health and safety.

Further research is needed to evaluate the long - term influence of hearing restoration on cognitive decline and its effect on public health,» the study concludes.

Research on coal burning in China offers powerful evidence of air pollution's effect on public health

One day, he said, a person might be able to test his or her own medicines or supplements at home, which would have a direct effect on public health.

«We must keep in mind that the entire population is exposed to air pollution in industrial countries, so the effect on public health is not negligible,» Mustafic says.

These life skills should not be approached from the point of view of the individualisation of health risks; on the contrary, they include critical stances aimed at proactively deconstructing the social determinants that have a negative effect on public health.

Indeed policies to reduce childhood poverty and develop family friendly employment are likely when combined with parenting programmes to have a synergistic effect on public health.

Not exact matches

The EPA, a federal agency charged with safeguarding clean, livable air and water, funds and conducts research into the effects of climate change on public health, the environment, and natural disasters.

This is a mixed bag from a public policy standpoint: Increased marijuana use can have ill effects on the health of the population but the increased sales bring in more revenue for the government.

In recent years there has been an increase in discussion around mental health, which has led to public figures speaking more openly about the effect grief has had on them.

The negative effect on the mental health of those segregated was basic in the supreme court's milestone decision on public school desegregation in 1954.

Whereas estimates from the National Diet and Nutrition Survey and Living Costs and Food Survey are broadly comparable (123 mL / adult / day versus 168 mL / person / day), the British Soft Drinks Association's figures are threefold to fourfold higher.48 61 The level and pattern of consumption will determine the magnitude of the public health effects of a sugar sweetened drinks tax, as well as its effect on health inequalities.

In January 2013 the non-governmental organisation Sustain, supported by 61 health organisations, called for a 20 pence per litre excise duty on sugar sweetened drinks.4 In February, the Academy of Medical Royal Colleges called for a 20 % tax on sugar sweetened drinks as part of its enquiry into clinical and public health solutions to the obesity epidemic.1 Although the UK government has indicated a preference for voluntary approaches to the control of obesity, it has not ruled out fiscal measures.14 Clearly, the idea of a sugar sweetened drink tax is gaining traction in the UK, but its effect on health remains uncertain.

7) Public hearings must be held to investigate the effect the continued use of protein products derived from milk, including casein, milk protein concentrate (MPC), ultra-filtered milk, etc. have had on the farm price for milk and the price consumers are paying for milk and dairy products and to determine safety and nutritional impacts of these proteins on human health.

Dr. Sommer is an internationally acclaimed public health scientist who has been at the forefront of research into vitamin A deficiency, leading major studies that were fundamental to the current understanding of the effect of vitamin A supplementation on mortality, malnutrition, and blindness.

It argued that if section 121 was understood to guarantee free inter-provincial trade, it would have far - reaching effects on agricultural supply management, public health prohibitions, environmental controls and similar schemes».

• Revising how subsidies are allotted to producers, and how different practices are taxed across the value chain; • Influence the evolution of production standards so that they guide producers toward increasingly sustainable practices; • Refining public education regarding what are best practices of production systems (and accounting for them), and how to make them more widespread; • Studying the effects different practices and production systems have on society - wide challenges such as public health (and health insurance, whether it is publicly or privately provided), climate change mitigation, job creation and family income, etc..

The Harvard School of Public Health says,» It's hard to argue with the health benefits of a diet rich in vegetables and fruits: Lower blood pressure; reduced risk of heart disease, stroke, and probably some cancers; lower risk of eye and digestive problems; and a mellowing effect on blood sugar that can help keep appetite in check.&Health says,» It's hard to argue with the health benefits of a diet rich in vegetables and fruits: Lower blood pressure; reduced risk of heart disease, stroke, and probably some cancers; lower risk of eye and digestive problems; and a mellowing effect on blood sugar that can help keep appetite in check.&health benefits of a diet rich in vegetables and fruits: Lower blood pressure; reduced risk of heart disease, stroke, and probably some cancers; lower risk of eye and digestive problems; and a mellowing effect on blood sugar that can help keep appetite in check.»

The mass media have a powerful impact on public perceptions of health issues.1 Headline health scares have a measurable effect on behaviour, and routine coverage influences people's assessments of personal risk, utilisation of health services, and views on public policy.2 - 7 The media not only provide information but also help to create or reinforce ideas about what is common sense or normal.

Unfortunately, it is difficult to see how this decision will not have an adverse effect on the health of the mothers and infants in the Greater Toronto Area, and thus violate the mandate of this public health facility.

MANILA, Philippines — The effects of choosing milk formula over breastfeeding may have greater impact on the family's health and finances than what the public already knows.

Concern is mounting among physicians, health professionals, environmental advocacy groups, public safety officials, as well as consumers because of the possible effects of these chemicals on our children.

NAMPA appears to imply that we should ignore advice such as this one issued on May 21st from Harvard's School of Public Health: «With increasing evidence of the potential harmful effects of BPA in humans, the authors believe further research is needed on the effect of BPA on infants and on reproductive disorders and on breast cancer in adults.»

The effects of breastfeeding on children's development have important implications for both public - health policies and for the design of targeted early intervention strategies to improve the developmental outcomes of children at risk as a result of biological (e.g., prematurity) or social adversity (e.g., poverty).

The public comments range from complaints from environmental groups that the impact statement does not fully address public health effects or the impacts of industrialization on the state's rural areas, to concerns from the Independent Oil and Gas Association, which worries the new rules may be too strict.

After weeks of warning about its possible consequences, a federal cut to New York's hospitals took effect on Sunday, adding stress to the state's already overworked public health care system.

There is an overlying awareness when assessing New York's environmentally progressive work - in - progress that the effects climate change and fossil fuel energy industries have on the environment, infrastructure and public health don't stop at state lines.

Meat processing methods such as curing, smoking or cooking can result in the formation of potentially cancer - causing (carcinogenic) chemicals that can have a negative effect on an individual's health, according to Harvard University's T.H. Chan School of Public Hhealth, according to Harvard University's T.H. Chan School of Public HealthHealth.

As part of its mission, the Oneida County Public Health Emergency Response and Preparedness Program (PHERP) assist the community before, during and after an emergency event to prevent or minimize its adverse effects on the health and safety of the residents in the commHealth Emergency Response and Preparedness Program (PHERP) assist the community before, during and after an emergency event to prevent or minimize its adverse effects on the health and safety of the residents in the commhealth and safety of the residents in the community.

The two men have for months engaged in a bruising public rivalry that has had an effect on policy decisions ranging from education to managing two public health crises.

Some of the concerns opponents of the project at the press conference expressed were: perceived risk to public health of drinking Hudson River water; effect on wildlife of the Haverstraw Bay; and rising costs of water for United Water customers and Rockland businesses.

«That said, [Rep. Tonko] did not back an amendment to a bill a few years ago that would also have blocked DOJ from intervening in states that adopt recreational marijuana laws, expressing concerns tied to the negative effects that a blanket enforcement ban could have on public health and the economy especially if marijuana production was [allowed] to become corporate, vertically integrated, [and] heavily marketed,» Sonneborn continued.

From a public health point of view, it is counter productive for people not to have health care... Your health has an effect on the community.

In an amendment to its official party platform, which passed through its committee Monday, the GOP warned that porn, «with its harmful effects, especially on children, has become a public health crisis that is destroying the life of millions.»

Poloncarz noted the impact poverty in the county has on the greater community along with several actions his administration has undertaken to address poverty and its myriad effects, including the imminent opening of the new Erie County Health Mall; a new partnership with Catholic Health, the Buffalo Public Schools and the Say Yes program to expand social work, mental health services, and clinics into Buffalo Public schools; and increased collaborations with partners to bolster workforce develoHealth Mall; a new partnership with Catholic Health, the Buffalo Public Schools and the Say Yes program to expand social work, mental health services, and clinics into Buffalo Public schools; and increased collaborations with partners to bolster workforce develoHealth, the Buffalo Public Schools and the Say Yes program to expand social work, mental health services, and clinics into Buffalo Public schools; and increased collaborations with partners to bolster workforce develohealth services, and clinics into Buffalo Public schools; and increased collaborations with partners to bolster workforce development.

«Lyme disease is a serious public health concern that has had a devastating effect on many families and individuals in Erie County,» said Minority Leader Lorigo.

«To ask the Secretary of State for Health what research his Department has (a) evaluated, (b) commissioned and (c) undertaken on the effects of the use of low - energy fluorescent bulbs on public hHealth what research his Department has (a) evaluated, (b) commissioned and (c) undertaken on the effects of the use of low - energy fluorescent bulbs on public healthhealth.

While the Rockland County Commissioner of Health Dr. Patricia Ruppert stated that measurements did not reach levels that represent a public health concern, turbidity can interfere with disinfection and provide a medium for microbial growth; may indicate the presence of disease causing organisms; and those dynamics can have effects on health, particularly those with compromised immune syHealth Dr. Patricia Ruppert stated that measurements did not reach levels that represent a public health concern, turbidity can interfere with disinfection and provide a medium for microbial growth; may indicate the presence of disease causing organisms; and those dynamics can have effects on health, particularly those with compromised immune syhealth concern, turbidity can interfere with disinfection and provide a medium for microbial growth; may indicate the presence of disease causing organisms; and those dynamics can have effects on health, particularly those with compromised immune syhealth, particularly those with compromised immune systems.