Jump to main content
US EPA
United States Environmental Protection Agency
Search
Search
Main menu
Environmental Topics
Laws & Regulations
About EPA
Health & Environmental Research Online (HERO)
Contact Us
Print
Feedback
Export to File
Search:
This record has one attached file:
Add More Files
Attach File(s):
Display Name for File*:
Save
Citation
Tags
HERO ID
3544371
Reference Type
Journal Article
Title
Health Consultation: Evaluation of Health Statistics and Public Health Data Gaps Related to Exposure to Naturally Occurring Asbestos from Swift Creek. Swift Creek Sediment Asbestos Site Everson, Whatcom County, Washington
Author(s)
Palasko, G; Patrick, G; Hailu, A; West, N
Year
2008
Issue
23
Page Numbers
28
Abstract
See also PB21007-114115. Sponsored by Agency for Toxic Substances and Disease Registry, Atlanta, GA. Div. of Health Assessment and Consultation. imary goal of this document is to present an epidemiological review of health outcome data in the area of Swift Creek, summarize activities conducted at the site since the previous health consultation was written, identify remaining data gaps, and prepare a public health action plan designed to fill data gaps. Filling data gaps will provide the basis for future public health actions and risk communications to citizens. DOH prepares health consultations under a cooperative agreement with the Agency for Toxic Substances and Disease Registry (ATSDR).
Keywords
Washington State; Health consultation; Health effects; Epidemiology; Swift creek (washington); Epidemiological review; Health risks; Sediments; Asbestos; Human exposure; Consultation; Public health action plan
Tags
OPPT REs
•
OPPT_Asbestos, Part I: Chrysotile_F. Human Health
Total – title/abstract screening
On topic
Peer review
Secondary source/ Review
Home
Learn about HERO
Using HERO
Search HERO
Projects in HERO
Risk Assessment
Transparency & Integrity