November 2015

Journal of Environmental Health
Volume 78, No. 4

About the Cover

Rapid proliferation of hydraulic fracturing (fracking) facilities has led to concerns about human exposure to airborne pollutants, notably fine particulates (PM2.5, particles with a diameter of 2.5 μm and smaller) and crystalline silica (quartz). Fine particulates have been identified by the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (U.S. EPA) as a cause of cardiovascular and lung disease including lung cancer. In our cover feature in this issue, “PM2.5 Airborne Particulates Near Frac Sand Operations,” the authors describe their first-of-its-kind pilot study to measure PM2.5 around frac sand mines. Overall, five of the six study sites had PM2.5 levels above the U.S. EPA annual standard of 12 µg/m^3.

Advancement of the Science

PM2.5 Airborne Particulates Near Frac Sand Operations
Chlorhexidine to Maintain Cleanliness of Restroom Door Handles

Advancement of the Practice

2014 Ebola Outbreak: Implications for Environmental Health Practice
Direct From AAS: Mentoring Is for Everyone—Make a Plan, Find Your Role
Direct From ATSDR: Using soilSHOPs to Reduce Community Exposures to Lead in Soils
Direct From CDC/EHSB: Rodent Control and Public Health: A Description of Local Rodent Control Programs
U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development Secretary's Awards for Healthy Homes

Advancement of the Practitioner

Career Opportunities
EH Calendar
Resource Corner

Your Association

President's Message: More Than the Minimum
Special NEHA Members
Special Listing
Tribute to Our 25-Year Members
U.S. Postal Service Statement of Ownership
NEHA 2016 AEC
DirecTalk: Musings From the 10th Floor: The Aqueous Solution

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