Issue #4 of the Health Policy Research Bulletin, entitled "Health and the
Environment: Critical Pathways," is now available in html or pdf version at:
http://www.hc-sc.gc.ca/iacb-dgiac/arad-draa/english/rmdd/bulletin/bulletin.h
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"Over the years, public health and environmental policies aimed at reducing
environment-related disease have contributed to significant improvements in
the health status of Canadians. Despite these advances, however, health
problems as a result of exposure to environmental contaminants remain a
serious concern for many Canadians. This is especially true for certain
populations who, because of their stage of physical development, or their
living and working conditions, are at greater risk than the general
population. A growing concern for many Canadians is the cumulative effect of
long-term exposure to low doses of environmental contaminants.

While "the environment" in its broadest sense has important influences on
human health, this issue of the Health Policy Research Bulletin focuses on
the health impacts of the "physical environment." More specifically, it
explores the range of research and evidence required to effectively assess
and manage environmental health risks including, for example:
- developing environmental health indicators and ensuring that appropriate
surveillance systems are in place
-identifying potential environmental threats and assessing the associated
health risks
-determining the pathways and mechanisms of exposure and identifying
potential points for intervention

Depending upon the evidence, options for managing the risks associated with
potential environmental threats may vary from minimum-level interventions
(e.g., increasing public awareness) to maximum-level interventions (e.g.,
legislation banning the release of a substance into the environment). A case
study on developing regulations aimed at limiting the sulphur content in
gasoline provides a good illustration of how research can be used to help
manage environmental health risks."

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Lorraine Khachatourians, MSc
Prairie Region Health Promotion Research Centre
Health Sciences Building
107 Wiggins Rd
Saskatoon, SK S7N 5E5 Canada

Telephone: 306-966-7939
Fax: 306-966-7920
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Please visit our websites:
Prairie Region Health Promotion Research Centre
http://www.usask.ca/healthsci/che/prhprc
Training for Health Renewal: Canada-Mozambique
http://www.usask.ca/healthsci/che/prhprc/thrp.html
Saskatchewan Heart Health Program Dissemination Phase
http://www.usask.ca/healthsci/che/hhdis

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