Table 1 Attributes of the frameworks (see text for abbreviations)

  Designed for indicators

Yes

Yes

Yes

  Includes environment & health components

Yes

Yes

Yes

  Utilizes causal chain approach

Yes

Yes

Yes

  Describes distal causal factors in detail

Yes

No

Yes

  Explicitly includes exposure route

Yes

Yes

Yes

  Explicitly includes actions/interventions

Yes

Yes

Yes

  Explicitly includes multiple entry points for actions/interventions

Yes

Yes

No

  Can be adapted to measure & monitor the impacts of environmental change on human health

Yes

Yes

Yes