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Considerations before establishing an environmental health registry

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  • Antao, V.C.
  • Muravov, O.I.
  • Sapp, J., II
  • Larson, T.C.
  • Pallos, L.L.
  • Sanchez, M.E.
  • Williamson, G.D.
  • Horton, D.K.

Abstract

Public health registries can provide valuable information when health consequences of environmental exposures are uncertain or will likely take long to develop. They can also aid research on diseases that may have environmental causes that are not completely well defined. We discuss factors to consider when deciding whether to create an environmental health registry. Those factors include public health significance, purpose and outcomes, duration and scope of data collection and availability of alternative data sources, timeliness, availability of funding and administrative capabilities, and whether the establishment of a registry can adequately address specific health concerns. We also discuss difficulties, limitations, and benefits of exposure and disease registries, based on the experience of the Agency for Toxic Substances and Disease Registry. © 2015, American Public Health Association Inc. All rights reserved.

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  • Antao, V.C. & Muravov, O.I. & Sapp, J., II & Larson, T.C. & Pallos, L.L. & Sanchez, M.E. & Williamson, G.D. & Horton, D.K., 2015. "Considerations before establishing an environmental health registry," American Journal of Public Health, American Public Health Association, vol. 105(8), pages 1543-1551.
    • Handle: RePEc:aph:ajpbhl:10.2105/ajph.2015.302642_1
    DOI: 10.2105/AJPH.2015.302642
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