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Identification of sentinel health events as indicators of environmental contamination.

Year: 1991

Type: article

Abstract: The consensus process was applied to addressing a public health topic; this was a novel endeavor. The following question was addressed: What role, if any, should sentinel health events play in the decision-making process for identifying the effects of environmental exposure? The panel developed three levels of sentinel health events lists: those that are clearly identifiable, those that are potential signs, and those that are indicators of body burdens. Additionally, the panel developed several salient statements regarding the principles of environmental health surveillance and, especially, recommendations for future research.

Source: Environmental Health Perspectives

DOI: 10.1289/ehp.94-1567956

Authors: C J Rothwell, C B Hamilton, P E Leaverton

Institution: National Center for Health Statistics

Language: English

Topic: Health, Environment, Cognitive Aging

Subfield: Health, Toxicology and Mutagenesis

Field: Environmental Science

Domain: Physical Sciences

SDG: Good health and well-being

Open Access status: gold

Estimated APC paid: $4,500