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Brownfield land is vacant or derelict land that was previously used for industrial or commercial purposes. Brownfield land is increasingly being targeted for housing development, however, depending on the previous use and remediation activity, it might pose potential risks to the health of residents on or in the vicinity of redeveloped sites. This systematic review of the literature synthesises the empirical evidence on the associations between brownfield land and health. We systematically searched EMBASE, MEDLINE, Global Health, Web of Science, Scopus and GreenFile using a study protocol registered on PROSPERO (CRD42022286826). The search strategy combined the keywords \"brownfield\" and its interchangeable terms such as \"previously developed land\", and any health outcomes such as \"respiratory diseases\" and \"mortality\". Publications identified from the search were screened for eligibility by two authors, and data were extracted from the selected articles. Study quality was assessed based on the Newcastle-Ottawa Scale. Of the 1,987 records retrieved, 6 studies met the inclusion criteria; 3 ecological studies, 2 cross-sectional studies, and 1 longitudinal study. There was considerable heterogeneity in the exposure metrics and health outcomes assessed. All studies found significant positive associations between brownfield land proximity or density with at least one health relevant outcome, including poorer self-reported general health, increased mortality rates, increased birth defects, increased serum metal levels, and accelerated immune ageing. Brownfield land may negatively affect the health of nearby residents. The epidemiological evidence on health effects associated with brownfield land in local communities, however, remains inconclusive and limited. Further studies are required to build the evidence base to inform future housing policies and urban planning.

Environmental public health is an interdisciplinary approach to the study of the direct impact of exposure to environmental hazards on the public's health and wellbeing. Assessing and addressing the risks of chemical hazards requires a sound knowledge of toxicology, environmental epidemiology, environmental science, health risk assessment, and public health principles. Essentials of Environmental Public Health Science provides practical guidance on the technical aspects of environmental and public health investigations. Written by leaders in the field, the authors provide practical, expert advice on a range of topics from key concepts and framework for investigation to contaminated land and waste management. Case studies are used to aid learning and understand of the topics discussed. Produced by Public Health England, Essentials of Environmental Public Health Science offers a comprehensive and structured approach to understanding environmental public health issues and will be essential reading for all students and professionals in environmental public health.

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This book provides guidance on the technical aspects of environmental and public health investigations. The authors provide practical, expert advice on a range of topics from key concepts and framework for investigation to waste management. Case studies are used to aid learning and understand of the topics discussed.

The impact of the environment on public health is increasingly recognized as a significant factor in the burden of disease. Maintaining a healthy environment is central to increasing quality of life and years of healthy life. Assessing the threats posed by environmental hazards can be challenging, as they are multifactorial and can occur over long timeframes. However, improved environmental information systems and indicators combined with epidemiological techniques are continually strengthening the evidence base for the impact of the environment on health. Tackling environmental inequalities and promoting environmental sustainability by reducing unsustainable consumption and waste will minimize pollution and global environmental change and possibly alleviate climate change. These actions will have longterm and sustained beneficial effects on human health. The use of horizon scanning and other novel techniques will assist public health professionals to identify and assess future threats or potential opportunities at an early stage and ensure health is protected.

Due to the infectious disease process, the handling of bodies infected by biological agents is fundamentally different to the handling of those exposed to chemical or radiation agents. A “contaminated fatality” is a body (or body part) that has usually been contaminated with a chemical, although more rarely contamination could be from biological or radiological agents. Individuals who are required to undertake postmortems, examine, or otherwise identify or handle these corpses should be aware of the risks of secondary contamination and take adequate precautions to prevent any unnecessary exposure to the chemical(s) causing the contamination or its by-products from reaction in the body.

The mean number of intentional antifreeze poisonings for 1996 was 2.0 per month (range 1-3 per month). [...]the mean number of cases reported during 1995 and 1997, excluding the incident months, was 1.9 and 1.8 respectively. [...]the number of admissions for all self poisonings fell in November 1996 and continued to fall until March 1997.