Table 1 Environmental public health hazards, example associated interventions and health effects modelled for the case study
From: Decision support for risk prioritisation of environmental health hazards in a UK city
Hazard | Example interventions | Health effects modelled |
|---|---|---|
Radon | Domestic buildings requiring remediation (e.g. retrofitting of active sumps, passive or active ventilation) | Lung-cancer mortality |
Outdoor air pollution | Implementing local air quality management, emissions control (vehicular and industrial) and education | Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease |
Indoor Carbon Monoxide | Fitting carbon monoxide alarms, servicing of gas appliances, ventilation, increasing awareness | Cardiovascular disease |
Obesogenic environment | Encouraging walking and cycling, provision of cycle routes, encouraging the use of public transport, increased access to green spaces and fitness facilities, planning disincentives for fast food restaurants | Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease, all-cause mortality |