Internet Resources for Geology and Human Health

A collection of internet resources intended to help faculty in teaching or designing courses and activities related to geology and public health. Resources include data, images, animations, activities, literature and references.

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Asbestiform Fibers: Non-occupational Health Risks part of SERC Web Resource Collection

http://books.nap.edu/catalog/509.html
Much of the more than 30 million tons of asbestos used in the United States since 1900 is still present as insulation in offices and schools, as vinyl-asbestos flooring in homes, and in other common ...
Health Topics: Airborne Transport Processes, Epidemiology and Risk Analysis, Minerals
Resource Type: Scientific Resources:Overview/Reference Work

Earth Materials and Public Health part of SERC Web Resource Collection

http://www.agiweb.org/geotimes/nov01/feature_earthsubst....
This is a journal article that describes the current status of five well-known earth materials that regulatory agencies, such as the EPA, have identified as significant health risks. The article ...
Health Topics: Minerals, Public Policy
Resource Type: Scientific Resources:Overview/Reference Work

Asbestos Hazard Assessment part of SERC Web Resource Collection

http://academic.brooklyn.cuny.edu/geology/powell/core_as...
This interactive site introduces students to concepts related to asbestos and how geologists analyze asbestos in building materials. The site is divided into three components: the geology of ...
Health Topics: Minerals, Airborne Transport Processes, Analytical Techniques, Epidemiology and Risk Analysis
Resource Type: Activities:Project:Investigative Case Studies, Audio/Visual:Images/Illustrations, Scientific Resources:Overview/Reference Work, Course Information:Course Site

Asbestos Hazard Assessment part of SERC Web Resource Collection

http://academic.brooklyn.cuny.edu/geology/powell/core_as...
This interactive site introduces students to concepts related to asbestos and how geologists analyze asbestos in building materials. The site is divided into three components: the geology of ...
Health Topics: Minerals, Airborne Transport Processes, Analytical Techniques, Epidemiology and Risk Analysis
Resource Type: Activities:Project:Investigative Case Studies, Audio/Visual:Images/Illustrations, Scientific Resources:Overview/Reference Work, Course Information:Course Site

Asbestos Hazard Assessment part of SERC Web Resource Collection

http://academic.brooklyn.cuny.edu/geology/powell/core_as...
This interactive site introduces students to concepts related to asbestos and how geologists analyze asbestos in building materials. The site is divided into three components: the geology of ...
Health Topics: Minerals, Airborne Transport Processes, Analytical Techniques, Epidemiology and Risk Analysis
Resource Type: Activities:Project:Investigative Case Studies, Audio/Visual:Images/Illustrations, Scientific Resources:Overview/Reference Work, Course Information:Course Site

National Analysis of Trace Elements part of SERC Web Resource Collection

http://water.usgs.gov/nawqa/trace/index.html
These United States Geological Survey (USGS) publications cover issues surrounding trace elements found in streams, ground water, reservoir bed sediment, fish tissue, and clam tissue across the US. ...
Health Topics: Waterborne Transport Processes, Minerals, Gases
Resource Type: Audio/Visual:Images/Illustrations, Maps, Datasets and Tools:Datasets

Medical Geology part of SERC Web Resource Collection

http://www.agiweb.org/geotimes/nov01/feature_medgeo.html
This resource is a journal article about the impacts of minerals on human health. The article presents three recent examples of medical geology studies that illustrate the impacts of minerals and ...
Health Topics: Minerals

Recognizing Waterborne Disease and The Health Effects of Water Pollution part of SERC Web Resource Collection

http://www.waterhealthconnection.org/tableofcontents.asp
This extensive Physician On-Line Reference Guide addresses the critical need for practicing physicians to have access to peer-reviewed educational resources to assist them in the recognition, ...
Health Topics: Controls on Bioavailability, Biogenic Hazards, Epidemiology and Risk Analysis, Waterborne Transport Processes, Organic Compounds, Minerals, Heavy Metals
Resource Type: Scientific Resources:Overview/Reference Work, Collection

Visible Earth part of SERC Web Resource Collection

http://visibleearth.nasa.gov/
This site provides a searchable collection of NASA Earth science images, animations and data visualizations. Most images are available at multiple resolutions, with a description of the image and ...
Health Topics: Biogenic Hazards, Airborne Transport Processes, Gases, Epidemiology and Risk Analysis, Other, Minerals
Resource Type: Audio/Visual:Maps, Images/Illustrations, Animations/Video, Scientific Resources:Collection

Elements Magazine part of SERC Print Resource Collection
This 64-page issue of Elements Magazine presents an overview of the chemistry, mineralogy, geomicrobiology and health effects of arsenic. Read about the health disaster in Southern Asia caused by ...

Health Topics: Minerals, Waterborne Transport Processes, Epidemiology and Risk Analysis
Resource Type: Scientific Resources:Research Results, Overview/Reference Work