The following summaries will help you keep up to date with recent news items, reports and reviews related to the health effects of various aspects of the built environment. As much controversy surrounds the risks associated with exposure to electromagnetic radiation and in particular, the radio frequencies associated with mobile phones, this topic attracts the most media attention. Hence, many of the news items featured here will focus on this issue.
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Traffic pollution affects memory and learning in children |
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According
to researchers in the U.S., breathing air that is heavily contaminated with
traffic pollution may be associated with reduced memory, learning ability and I.Q.
in children.
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Night-time noise exposure increases blood pressure |
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A study published in the European Heart Journal has found that exposure to loud noise during sleep was associated with increased blood pressure. This effect was independent of the noise source.
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Canadian retailer stops selling polycarbonate water bottles |
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Canadian retailer, The Mountain Equipment Co-op, has decided to stop selling polycarbonate water bottles and food containes due to regulatory uncertainty regarding the safety of bisphenol-A, an ingredient used in the manufacture of polycarbonate plastic. There is some concern that this chemical may leach into food and drinks stored in polycarbonate containers.
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Caution urged in Mobile Phone Use |
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In recent months, the French Health Ministry, the Vienna Medical Association and Germany’s Federal Office for Radiation Protection have all urged caution in the use of mobile phones, particularly among children, due to uncertainty regarding their safety. Erik Huber, environment adviser for the Vienna Medical Association, is quoted by Agnes Muhlgassner as saying that “Scientists do not argue anymore whether mobile phones are harmful, but how harmful they are”.
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Discussion Paper on Mobile phone towers and public health trends released |
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In Australia, telecommunications companies are permitted to install “low impact” mobile phone masts without either council approval or public consultation. Hence, as well as being located on free-standing towers, these devices can be seen on the roofs of many shops, churches, and other public buildings.
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