Author(s)

S. Elliott, J. Eyles, S. Olaman & K. Wilson

Abstract

Adverse health impacts of the environment: implications for environmental management S. Elliott, J. Eyles, S. Olaman & K. Wilson McMaster Institute of Environment & Health, McMaster University, Canada Abstract This study examines determinants of ambient exposures and related health outcomes among a sample of 1200 residents from four neighbourhoods alongside a comparison group of 300 residents in Hamilton, Ontario, Canada. Two series of logistic regression analyses were undertaken. The first were used to determine how individual, neighbourhood and housing characteristics influenced reports of exposure in the home and work environments. Three models were constructed; pesticide exposure around the home and yard, an index of exposure inside the home, and dust and gas exposure in the work environment. Second, we examined high and low exposure levels in the three settings and their associations with asthma, allergies, and fairipoor self-rated health. Blue-collar occupations and neighbourhood dissati

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