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Full-Text Articles in Physical Sciences and Mathematics
The Pollution Effects Of Pleasure/Work Boat Sewage Discharges On Fecal Contamination Levels Of Waters In And Around Marinas And Other Places Where Boats Are Moored On The Eastern Shore Of Virginia, George H. Bangs
Community & Environmental Health Theses & Dissertations
Contamination of seafood harvested from and recreational areas of the Chesapeake Bay, its tributaries and the Atlantic coast inshore waters may cause health problems for people consuming the seafood or coming in contact with the waters by swimming, water skiing, or other water sports. These health problems include, but not limited to, dysentery, typhoid and hepatitis (Natchez, 1990). This is a preliminary study into the level of fecal pollution generated by sewage discharges from boats in marinas and other places where boats are moored on the Eastern Shore of Virginia. Sites selected for the study included; (I) marinas and other …
Integrated Health Care System, Nat Quansah
The Media, Risk Assessment And Numbers: They Don't Add Up, Sharon M. Friedman
The Media, Risk Assessment And Numbers: They Don't Add Up, Sharon M. Friedman
RISK: Health, Safety & Environment (1990-2002)
Professor Friedman argues that, for risks to be reported accurately, journalism educators must help their students understand science, numbers and statistics.
Mass Media And Environmental Risk: Seven Principles, Peter M. Sandman
Mass Media And Environmental Risk: Seven Principles, Peter M. Sandman
RISK: Health, Safety & Environment (1990-2002)
Dr. Sandman suggests that, when spokespersons for risk sources are inept in conveying their messages, they and we pay heavily for their mistakes.
Outlook: Madagascar, Nat Quansah
A Case Study Of Health Risk Communication: What The Public Wants And What It Gets, Jeannette M. Trauth
A Case Study Of Health Risk Communication: What The Public Wants And What It Gets, Jeannette M. Trauth
RISK: Health, Safety & Environment (1990-2002)
Dr. Trauth presents a content analysis of 40 years of coverage of a major local source of air pollution by a Pittsburgh newspaper. She also summarizes the results of a survey conducted to determine the extent to which citizens of most likely affected communities, e.g., understand health risks and desire further information.