Community Health Assessment Following Mercaptan Spill: Eight Mile, Mobile County, Alabama, September 2012

Conclusions:Long-term odorous mercaptan exposures were reportedly associated with physical and psychological health complaints. Communication messages should include strategies to minimize exposures and advise those with cardiorespiratory conditions to have medications readily available. Health care practitioners should be provided information on mercaptan health effects and approaches to prevent exacerbating existing chronic diseases.
Source: Journal of Public Health Management and Practice - Category: Health Management Tags: Original Articles Source Type: research