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Evaluating the public health risks of methylmercury exposure and benefits from omega-3 fatty acids and selenium from fish consumption

Creator:: Cusack, Leanne K.
Abstract:: Although fish are a nutritious food source, they also are the main source of methylmercury exposure in U.S. populations. This research examined the risks from methylmercury and benefits from omega-3 fatty acids and selenium from fish consumption. The first study provided the first region-specific quantitative risk/benefit analysis for nine commonly...
Resource Type:: Dissertation
Full Text:: approved: ______________________________________________________ Anna K. Harding Although fish are a

Analysis of Oregon's Domestic Well Testing Act data for use in a sentinel surveillance system for private well contaminants

Creator:: Hoppe, Brenda O.
Abstract:: The Safe Drinking Water Act ensures that public systems provide water that meets health standards. However, no such protection exists for millions of Americans who obtain water from private wells. Concern for safety is warranted as most wells draw from underground aquifers, and studies demonstrate that groundwater is affected by...
Resource Type:: Dissertation
Full Text:: Surveillance System for Private Well Contaminants Abstract approved: Anna K. Harding

Perceived medical discrimination in American Indian women : effect on health care decisions, cancer screening, diabetes services and diabetes management

Creator:: Gonzales, Kelly L.
Abstract:: American Indians and Alaska Natives have disproportionately high rates of diabetes, and it is not known if perceived medical discrimination is associated with diabetes health measures and poorer health for this population. This study examined the effect of perceived medical discrimination (PMD) in American Indian women on health care decisions,...
Resource Type:: Dissertation
Full Text:: . Abstract approved: Anna K. Harding American Indians and Alaska Natives have disproportionately

Evaluation of bacterial community indicators of stream sanitary and ecological condition

Creator:: Bracken, Caragwen L.
Abstract:: The focus of this research was to develop bacterial community indicators of stream sanitary and ecological condition. The first study compared substrate utilization patterns between centrifuged and uncentrifuged split samples. We found a shift in the relative proportion of each group of bacteria following centrifugation, with a marked increased in...
Resource Type:: Dissertation
Full Text:: Cooperative Training Grant, sponsored by Charles Hendricks and Anna Harding. I would like to thank Charles

Solar disinfection of drinking water : Effectiveness in peri-urban households in Siddhipur Village, Kathmandu Valley, Nepal

Creator:: Rainey, Rochelle C.
Abstract:: The study examined pH, turbidity, and fecal contamination of drinking water from household water storage containers, wells and taps, and the Godawari River, and tested the effectiveness of solar disinfection (SODIS) in reducing levels of fecal contamination from household containers. Second, the study investigated the relationship between use of SODIS...
Resource Type:: Dissertation
Full Text:: . Nepal. Abstract approved: Anna K. Harding The study examined pH, turbidity, and fecal contamination

Factors affecting risk perception about drinking water and response to public notification

Creator:: Anadu, Edith Chijioke
Abstract:: Contamination of drinking water occurs despite strict regulations, yet few studies have been conducted to assess the public's perception of risk about drinking water. The purpose of this study was to assess risk perception associated with drinking water supplied by small water systems and to determine alternative measures that people...
Resource Type:: Dissertation

Factors influencing individual attitudes toward environmental health communications

Creator:: Lenz, Holly Hanson
Abstract:: The likelihood of achieving an effective environmental health communications program increases with a knowledge of the target audience's attitudes toward their environmental health concerns, source credibility, preferred channels of communication, and desire to participate in environmental issues. With this in mind, the purpose of this study was threefold: 1) to...
Resource Type:: Dissertation
Full Text:: First, I would like to thank my major professor, Dr. Anna Harding, for her guidance, patience, and

Health status in migrant and seasonal farm workers, and other clients in a community and migrant health center

Creator:: Greer, Marsha
Abstract:: Unknown questions remain concerning the health of migrant farm workers, seasonal farm workers, and other rural poor people. The objectives of this study were to determine the demographic profile of a sample from a Community and Migrant Health Center; to determine the prevalence of disease in migrant farm workers, seasonal...
Resource Type:: Dissertation
Full Text:: thank the members of my committee including Drs. Rebecca J. Donate lle, Anna K. Harding, Annette

An exploratory waste audit study of the Oregon automobile dealership industry to develop a "model" toxics use and hazardous waste reduction plan

Creator:: Wang, Mitchell K.
Abstract:: The move from hazardous waste management to pollution prevention is viewed as a paradigm shift in American industry. Pollution prevention involves source reduction to reduce the amount of hazardous waste that is generated, and recycling of those wastes that cannot be prevented within the production process. The first piece of...
Resource Type:: Dissertation
Full Text:: "Model" Toxics Use and Hazardous Waste Reduction Plan Abstract approved: Anna K. Harding The move

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Evaluating the public health risks of methylmercury exposure and benefits from omega-3 fatty acids and selenium from fish consumption

Analysis of Oregon's Domestic Well Testing Act data for use in a sentinel surveillance system for private well contaminants

Perceived medical discrimination in American Indian women : effect on health care decisions, cancer screening, diabetes services and diabetes management

Evaluation of bacterial community indicators of stream sanitary and ecological condition

Solar disinfection of drinking water : Effectiveness in peri-urban households in Siddhipur Village, Kathmandu Valley, Nepal

Factors affecting risk perception about drinking water and response to public notification

Factors influencing individual attitudes toward environmental health communications

Health status in migrant and seasonal farm workers, and other clients in a community and migrant health center

An exploratory waste audit study of the Oregon automobile dealership industry to develop a "model" toxics use and hazardous waste reduction plan

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