Community-Based Health and Exposure Study around Urban Oil Developments in South Los Angeles

Community-Based Health and Exposure Study around Urban Oil Developments in South Los Angeles

Oilfield-adjacent communities often report symptoms such as headaches and/or asthma. Yet, little data exists on health experiences and exposures in urban environments with oil and gas development. In partnership with Promotoras de Salud (community health workers), we gathered household surveys nearb...

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Main Authors: Bhavna Shamasunder, Ashley Collier-Oxandale, Jessica Blickley, James Sadd, Marissa Chan, Sandy Navarro, Michael Hannigan, Nicole J. Wong
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: MDPI AG 2018-01-01
Series:International Journal of Environmental Research and Public Health
Subjects:
oil and gas development
urban oil drilling
cumulative impacts
environmental justice
community-based participatory research
health survey
low-cost sensors
methane
Online Access:http://www.mdpi.com/1660-4601/15/1/138

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