Studi su ambiente e salute: la prospettiva epidemiologica

The damage to health associated with residence in high risk areas, and the benefits associated with remediation activities can be quantified, thus contributing to the development of scientifically founded decision-making processes in public health. In order to develop appropriate evaluations, it is desirable that research and methodological improvement are specifically supported for: epidemiological studies, exposure evaluation through biomonitoring, development of surveillance systems based on environment-health indicators, use of Health Impact Assessment and adoption of procedures for participation and communication of results.