Main Title |
Public health action agenda for the Gulf of Mexico : framework for action. |
CORP Author |
Environmental Protection Agency, Stennis Space Center, MS. Gulf of Mexico Program. |
Publisher |
United States Environmental Protection Agency, Office of Water, Gulf of Mexico Program, |
Year Published |
1993 |
Report Number |
EPA/800-K-93-001; PB93-223428; ISBN-0-16-036286-5 |
Stock Number |
PB93-223428 |
OCLC Number |
30266459 |
ISBN |
0160362865; 9780160362866 |
Subjects |
Mexico, Gulf of--Environmental aspects ;
Gulf of Mexico ;
Armed Forces--Environmental aspects ;
Public health--Mexico, Gulf of ;
Health risk assessment--Mexico, Gulf of
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Additional Subjects |
Mexico Gulf ;
Marine pollution ;
Public health ;
Water pollution effects(Humans) ;
Risk assessment ;
Path of pollutants ;
Food chains ;
Hazardous materials ;
Pathogens ;
Toxicology
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Internet Access |
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Holdings |
Library |
Call Number |
Additional Info |
Location |
Last Modified |
Checkout Status |
EJBD |
EPA 800-K-93-001 |
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Headquarters Library/Washington,DC |
02/01/2013 |
EKCD |
EPA-625/3-87-013 |
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CEMM/GEMMD Library/Gulf Breeze,FL |
11/27/2018 |
ELBD ARCHIVE |
EPA 800-K-93-001 |
Received from HQ |
AWBERC Library/Cincinnati,OH |
10/04/2023 |
ELBD RPS |
EPA 800-K-93-001 |
repository copy |
AWBERC Library/Cincinnati,OH |
10/17/2014 |
ELBD |
EPA 800-K-93-001 |
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AWBERC Library/Cincinnati,OH |
05/22/1998 |
NTIS |
PB93-223428 |
Some EPA libraries have a fiche copy filed under the call number shown. |
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07/26/2022 |
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Collation |
viii, 98 pages ; 28 cm |
Abstract |
Many pollutants found in Gulf of Mexico waters have the potential to produce acute and chronic human health effects. Whether these pollutants pose human health risks depends upon the specific characteristics of the pollutants (e.g. whether they biodegrade or are persistent), as well as their potential to reach and thereby cause adverse impacts in humans. Humans can be exposed to potentially hazardous contaminants in the Gulf of Mexico through two principal pathways-indirectly through consumption of fish and shellfish, and directly from contact with water and aerosols. Consumption of contaminated seafood can be a significant route of exposure to toxic organic chemicals and metals because these substances are able to persist and accumulate in fish and shellfish. Exposure to toxic constituents from water contact is generally considered to be less significant, except near storm drains, industrial discharges, and sewage overflow points. |
Notes |
Cover title. "September 1993." "EPA/800-K-93-001." NTIS report no.: PB93-223428. Running title: Gulf of Mexico public health action agenda. Includes bibliographical references (pages 88-90). |