OBJECTIVES To investigate (i) the prevalence of environmental safety hazards in the homes of people aged 70 years and over, (ii) their knowledge of causes of injuries to older people and the safety measures they can implement to prevent such injuries and (iii) the relationship between socio-demographic characteristics of this population group and levels of home environmental hazards. METHOD A...

This article deals with the problem of protecting environment from pollution in case accidental oil spills. To date, we have accumulated some practical experience elimination emergency spills, which is characterized by presence various technical devices for spills – booms and collectors. However, more relevant direction preventive protection against aimed at preventing their occurrence. Prevent...

Recent studies suggest that men’s capacity for sperm production may be harmed by toxic exposures in both fetal and later life. Among the potential chemical culprits are the perfluoroalkyl acids (PFAAs), highly persistent degradation products of the polyfluorinated compounds used in products including nonstick cookware and water-resistant coatings for carpeting, clothing, and other textiles. Fin...

Experiment is a research endeavor that examines the relationship between ENSO and other climate-related phenomena and human health, and explores the potential for using climate forecast information to provide early warning of conditions posing a public health threat. The project is coordinated by the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration and was initiated in 1997 as a result of the co...