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Addressing Externalities From Swine Production To Reduce Public Health And Environmental Impacts., David Osterberg, David Wallinga
Addressing Externalities From Swine Production To Reduce Public Health And Environmental Impacts., David Osterberg, David Wallinga
David Osterberg
Animal agriculture in the United States for the most part has industrialized, with negative consequences for air and water quality and antibiotic use. We consider health and environmental impacts of current US swine production and give an overview of current federal, state, and local strategies being used to address them.
Community Health And Socioeconomic Issues Surrounding Concentrated Animal Feeding Operations., Kelley Donham, Steven Wing, David Osterberg, Jan Flora, Carol Hodne, Kendall Thu, Peter Thorne
Community Health And Socioeconomic Issues Surrounding Concentrated Animal Feeding Operations., Kelley Donham, Steven Wing, David Osterberg, Jan Flora, Carol Hodne, Kendall Thu, Peter Thorne
David Osterberg
A consensus of the Workgroup on Community and Socioeconomic Issues was that improving and sustaining healthy rural communities depends on integrating socioeconomic development and environmental protection. The workgroup agreed that the World Health Organization's definition of health, "a state of complete physical, mental and social well-being and not merely the absence of disease or infirmity," applies to rural communities. These principles are embodied in the following main points agreed upon by this workgroup. Healthy rural communities ensure a) the physical and mental health of individuals, b) financial security for individuals and the greater community, c) social well-being, d ) social …