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 The Journal of Environmental Health Research is a peer reviewed journal featuring original research papers, review articles, technical notes and professional evaluations covering the diverse range of topics which impinge on environmental health.
April 2008 volume 7 issue 1
Editorial
The publication of the Healthy Weight, Healthy Lives report on the 23rd January 2008 marks a significant point in the recognition of the growing national public health obesity problem. This report has highlighted that if current trends continue, half the UK population could be obese within 25 years.. More >>
Guest editorial
The JEHR has been in existence for six years and it has developed into an important resource for environmental health practitioners in the UK and further afield. As chair of the CIEH Council I provided a guest editorial in 2005 and said then that many EHPs have not always accessed and utilised research to support them in their work, nor have they seen it as part of their professional development to undertake and report research. More>>
Papers
- The removal of Giardia spp. cysts by waste stabilisation ponds in Matsapha sewage treatment plant, Swaziland
Wastewater stabilisation pond treatment systems are generally viewed as an effective and low cost method of removing pathogens from wastewater. Their low operation and maintenance costs have made them a popular choice for wastewater treatment, particularly in developing countries since there is little need for specialised skills to operate the system. More >>
Eng. Stanley J Nkambule, Moses S Dlamini and Dr. Anthony M Grimason
- Ambient carbon monoxide and carboxyhaemoglobin levels in Ibadan City, Nigeria: A source of health inequality between developed and developing nations?
Carbon monoxide (CO), a colourless, odourless gas is the product of incomplete combustion of organic substances and is one of the most common widely distributed ambient air pollutants. While emission levels are expected to continue falling in the developed countries there is reason to believe that they will rise in developing nations. More >>
Sunny O Banjoko, Olatunde O Masheyi, Isaiah O Ogunkola, Professor Mynapelli K C Sridhar
- Challenges of urban housing quality and its associations with neighbourhood environments: insights and experiences of Ibadan City, Nigeria
A survey of housing quality and neighbourhood environments of Ibadan City, Nigeria was conducted to evaluate the housing infrastructure and to identify those areas where there is a likelihood of future incidences of disease and epidemics. More >>
Dr A O Coker, Mr O S Awokola, Professor P O Olomolaiye and Dr C A Booth
- An assessment of the effectiveness of a five-star ‘Scores on the Doors’ scheme for improving food hygiene compliance amongst Norwich catering businesses
Food safety compliance in a sample group of catering businesses in Norwich improved significantly following the introduction of the Norwich Safer Food Award and Star Rating Scheme. The Norwich Safer Food Award was launched in March 2005 and was the first Scores on the Doors (SOTD) initiative in the country to be based on nationally recognised risk rating criteria. More >>
Jaan Stanton, Yvonne Burton and Dr Christopher Gooding
- The investigation of statutory nuisance mineshafts: A project to establish awareness and actions amongst local authority environmental health departments
The hazards of abandoned mineshafts and the risks to walkers and others may be overlooked or ignored by both landowners and regulators. The risks to the public may be significant as the mineshafts are often in areas frequented by tourists. More >>
David Holmes
- Challenges and opportunities in studying ecologic and population health impacts of endocrine toxicants
Endocrine toxicants are a cause for concern because of their potential to tamper with the mammalian endocrine system. Endocrine toxicants are ubiquitous in the environment because of their use in industry, agriculture, commerce, public health and personal care and hygiene products. More >>
Dr James Gomes, Paul O’Reilly and Jason Gomes
- CIEH funding for research projects
The CIEH sets aside a budget each year to support environmental health research. More >>
Book reviews
Public Health for the 21st Century – New Perspectives on Policy, Participation and Practice
Judy Orme, Jane Powell, Pat Taylor, Melanie Grey
According to its introduction ‘Public health for the 21st Century – New perspectives on Policy, Participation and Practice’ aims to inspire the development of future public health practice. More >>
Synthesising Qualitative and Quantitative Health Evidence: A guide to methods
Catherine Pope, Nicholas Mays, Jennie Popay
If you have a professional interest in pulling together health evidence to inform practice, then “Synthesizing Qualitative and Quantitative Health Evidence”, published by Open University Press, is for you. There is an underlying paradox that the increasing information mountain of research outputs in various forms makes policy and practice development more difficult than ever. More >>
Traditional Herbal Medicines – a guide to their safer use
Lakshman Karalliedde and Indika Gawarammana, with Debbie Shaw
The world market for herbal medicines is estimated at about US$70 billion per annum and growing. In the UK, the market is about £275 million and about half of the population will use a herbal product in their lifetime in addition to, or as an alternative to, allopathic (Western) medicines. More >>
Previous issues:
April 2002 - Volume 1 Issue 1
September 2002 - Volume 1 Issue 2
April 2003 - Volume 2 Issue 1
April 2004 - Volume 3 Issue 1
September 2004 - Volume 3 Issue 2
April 2005 - Volume 4 Issue 1
September 2005 - Volume 4 Issue 2
April 2006 - Volume 5 Issue 1
September 2006 - Volume 5 Issue 2
April 2007 - Volume 6 Issue 1
September 2007 - Volume 6 Issue 2
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