The implications of unconventional drilling for natural gas: a global public health concern

被引：44
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作者：
Finkel, M. L. [1 ]
Hays, J. [2 ]
机构：
[1] Weill Cornell Med Coll, New York, NY 10065 USA
[2] Phys Scientists & Engineers Hlth Energy PSE, New York, NY USA
来源：
PUBLIC HEALTH | 2013年 / 127卷 / 10期
关键词：
Environmental health; Hydraulic fracturing of natural gas; Energy policy;
D O I：
10.1016/j.puhe.2013.07.005
中图分类号：
R1 [预防医学、卫生学];
学科分类号：
1004 ; 120402 ;
摘要：
Unconventional drilling for natural gas by means of high volume horizontal hydraulic fracturing (fracking) is an important global public health issue. Given that no sound epidemiologic study has been done to assess the extent of exposure-related adverse health effects among populations living in areas where natural gas extraction is going on, it is imperative that research be conducted to quantify the potential risks to the environment and to human health not just in the short-term, but over a longer time period since many diseases (i.e., cancers) appear years after exposure. It should not be concluded that an absence of data implies that no harm is being done. (C) 2013 The Royal Society for Public Health. Published by Elsevier Ltd. All rights reserved.
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页码：889 / 893
页数：5
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