Recently added articles from Journal of Environmental Health:
President's message.
Jun 01, 2009; ... This is my last column as president of NEHA. As I write this, my term is about 75% completed, so it's a little like writing my obituary before I'm dead! Writing these columns, especially so far in advance, has been one of the many challenges that have come my way as president. ...
National Environmental Health Association 73rd AEC & Exhibition.(2009 ATLANTA GEORGIA)(Conference news)
Jun 01, 2009 ... [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] ANNUAL CONFERENCE National Environmental Health Association 73rd Annual Educational Conference (AEC) & Exhibition Sunday, June 21-Wednesday, June 24 Hyatt Regency Atlanta [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] ...
Autism--an environmental health issue after all?(Inside the Profession)
Jun 01, 2009; ... In its position statement on disabilities, the official Obama Administration Web site singles autism out for special comment, indicating support for "increased funding for autism research, treatment, screenings, public awareness, and support services." Indeed, autism has increasingly been ...
The Environmental Public Health Performance Standards: strengthening the nation's environmental public health infrastructure and improving environmental health practice.(Direct from CDC: Environmental Health Services Branch)
Jun 01, 2009; ... The National Center for Environmental Health (NCEH) at the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) works with many partners to strengthen the nation's public health infrastructure and to improve environmental public health practice. CDC is committed to supporting, ...
A potential risk assessment of a Dengue outbreak in north central Texas, USA (part 1 of 2): abundance and temporal variation of dengue vectors.(Report)
Jun 01, 2009; ... Introduction Dengue is the most common vectorborne viral disease affecting humans worldwide with an estimated 50 million cases per year. Dengue is endemic in more than 100 countries, and currently two-fifths of the world's population are considered at risk for infection (World ...
Special NEHA members.(National Environmental Health Association)(List)
Jun 01, 2009 ... Sustaining Members American Academy of Sanitarians (AAS) Gary P Noonan www.sanitarians.org Association of Environmental Health Academic Programs www.aehap.org Berner International Corporation Alison ...
Special listing.(Directory)
Jun 01, 2009 ... The Board of Directors includes NEHA's nationally elected officers and regional vice presidents. Affiliate presidents (or appointed representatives) comprise the Affiliate Presidents Council. Technical section chairpersons, the executive director and all past presidents of the association ...
Calendar.(National Environmental Health Association conferences)(Calendar)
Jun 01, 2009 ... IN MEMORIUM Hayes Evans, Jr. NEHA President 1957-1958 Upcoming NEHA Conferences June 21-24, 2009: Atlanta, Georgia. June 5-9, 2010: Albuquerque, New Mexico 2011: Columbus, Ohio (date to be determined) ...
A potential risk assessment of a dengue outbreak in north central Texas, USA (part 2 of 2): development of a practical prevention strategy.(Report)
Jun 01, 2009; ... Introduction Dengue is a disease transmitted by the mosquito and causes about 50 million cases per year worldwide. More than 100 countries are dengue-endemic and currently two-fifths of the world's population are considered at risk for infection (World Health Organization, ...
Growth and evolution of a municipal pool safety and inspection program.(Report)
Jun 01, 2009; ... Introduction The city of Plano, Texas, has found creative ways to capitalize on safety and generate new sources of revenue through training and education in the pool industry. By using a nationally recognized certification course for pool operator training, chemistry violations ...
Kitchen Table Sustainability: Practical Recipes for Community Engagement with Sustainability.(Library Corner)(Brief article)(Book review)
Jun 01, 2009 ... Kitchen Table Sustainability: Practical Recipes for Community Engagement with Sustainability Wendy Sarkissian, Nancy Hofer, Yollana Shore, Steph Vajda, and Cathy Wilkinson (2009) [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] Offering a unique view of sustainability through the ...
The Power of Sustainable Thinking: How To Create a Positive Future for the Climate, the Planet, Your Organization, and Your Life.(Library Corner)(Brief article)(Book review)
Jun 01, 2009 ... The Power of Sustainable Thinking: How To Create a Positive Future for the Climate, the Planet, Your Organization, and Your Life Bob Doppelt (2008) [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] This book provides both an easy to understand explanation and practical methods for ...
The Sustainability Handbook: The Complete Management Guide to Achieving Social, Economic, and Environmental Responsibility.(Library Corner)(Brief article)(Book review)
Jun 01, 2009 ... The Sustainability Handbook: The Complete Management Guide to Achieving Social, Economic, and Environmental Responsibility William R. Blackburn (2007) [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] The Sustainability Handbook covers all the challenges, complexities, and benefits ...
Land-Use Planning for Sustainable Development.(Library Corner)(Brief article)(Book review)
Jun 01, 2009 ... Land-Use Planning for Sustainable Development Jane Silbertstein and Chris Maser (2000) [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] This is the first book to incorporate land-use planning with sustainability. The authors offer a perspective that opens a range of possibilities ...
Determination of groundwater quality index of a highland village of Kerala (India) using geographical information system.(INTERNATIONAL PERSPECTIVES)(Report)
Jun 01, 2009; ... Introduction Fresh water is a precious and finite resource central to sustainable development, economic growth, social stability, and poverty alleviation. Fresh water quality, quantity, and security have grown to become the major international issues in recent years. Global ...
H1N1: putting our good work on display for others to see.(Managing Editor's Desk)(Editorial)
Jun 01, 2009; ... A major piece of the NEHA program involves meetings. In addition to the annual conference that NEHA sponsors, the association also conducts a range of seminars, workshops, and business meetings. This set of activities takes NEHA into the hospitality and travel worlds, where it becomes our ...
Ol' man river ... must have been an environmental health specialist/sanitarian.(President's Message)(Viewpoint essay)
May 01, 2009; ... Not too long ago, I was attending a performance by the Fremont Symphony Orchestra. A baritone from Ohio named Brian Keith Johnson was singing "Ol' Man River." That has been a favorite song of mine since childhood, which was a long, long time ago! As I listened to the lyrics, they made me ...
2009 Atlanta Georgia Annual Conference.(Conference news)
May 01, 2009 ... [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] ANNUAL CONFERENCE National Environmental Health Association 73rd Annual Educational Conference (AEC) & Exhibition Sunday, June 21--Wednesday, June 24 Hyatt Regency Atlanta [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] ...
Water quality of modern water parks.(Guest Commentary)
May 01, 2009; ... [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] Introduction Water parks are a rapidly growing element of the U.S. tourism industry. These parks offer creatively themed designs from water slides to interactive water activities. As the designs for the attractions become more creative, the ...
The use of third-party review to reduce health and environmental hazards from surfactants and cleaning products in the janitorial industry.
May 01, 2009; ... Introduction Demand for environmentally preferable products is greater than ever before. Pressures from environmental groups, the business community, consumers, and industry are encouraging organizations to use less toxic alternatives to promote a more sustainable environment ....