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The use of health impact assessment for a community undergoing natural gas development

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  • Witter, R.Z.
  • McKenzie, L.
  • Stinson, K.E.
  • Scott, K.
  • Newman, L.S.
  • Adgate, J.

Abstract

The development of natural gas wells is rapidly increasing, yet little is known about associated exposures and potential public health consequences. We used health impact assessment (HIA) to provide decision-makers with information to promote public health at a time of rapid decision making for natural gas development. We have reported that natural gas development may expose local residents to air and water contamination, industrial noise and traffic, and community changes. We have provided more than 90 recommendations for preventing or decreasing health impacts associated with these exposures. We also have reflected on the lessons learned from conducting an HIA in a politically charged environment. Finally, we have demonstrated that despite the challenges, HIA can successfully enhance public health policymaking.

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  • Witter, R.Z. & McKenzie, L. & Stinson, K.E. & Scott, K. & Newman, L.S. & Adgate, J., 2013. "The use of health impact assessment for a community undergoing natural gas development," American Journal of Public Health, American Public Health Association, vol. 103(6), pages 1002-1010.
    • Handle: RePEc:aph:ajpbhl:10.2105/ajph.2012.301017_5
    DOI: 10.2105/AJPH.2012.301017
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    1. Bhavna Shamasunder & Ashley Collier-Oxandale & Jessica Blickley & James Sadd & Marissa Chan & Sandy Navarro & Michael Hannigan & Nicole J. Wong, 2018. "Community-Based Health and Exposure Study around Urban Oil Developments in South Los Angeles," IJERPH, MDPI, vol. 15(1), pages 1-18, January.
    2. Sangaramoorthy, Thurka & Jamison, Amelia M. & Boyle, Meleah D. & Payne-Sturges, Devon C. & Sapkota, Amir & Milton, Donald K. & Wilson, Sacoby M., 2016. "Place-based perceptions of the impacts of fracking along the Marcellus Shale," Social Science & Medicine, Elsevier, vol. 151(C), pages 27-37.
    3. Hill, Elaine L., 2018. "Shale gas development and infant health: Evidence from Pennsylvania," Journal of Health Economics, Elsevier, vol. 61(C), pages 134-150.
    4. Hileman, Jacob D. & Angst, Mario & Scott, Tyler A. & Sundström, Emma, 2021. "Recycled text and risk communication in natural gas pipeline environmental impact assessments," Energy Policy, Elsevier, vol. 156(C).
    5. Kenneth David Strang & Roy L. Nersesian, 2014. "Nonparametric estimation of petroleum accident risk to improve environmental protection," Environment Systems and Decisions, Springer, vol. 34(1), pages 150-159, March.

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