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D617 – Public health core functions and essential services
Task 1: Annotated Bibliography
A. Task Selection
, 2
Environmental health policies: In this scenario, target a new environmental health policy or
regulation to address air or water quality concerns within a community, such as lead
contamination in drinking water.
B1. Annotated bibliography
Bradham, K. D., Nelson, C., Sowers, T. D., Lytle, D. A., Tully, J., Schock, M. R., Li, K.,
Blackmon, M. D., Kovalcik, K., Cox, D. C., Dewalt, G., Friedman, W., Pinzer, E. A., &
Ashley, P. (2022). A national survey of lead and other metal(loid) s in residential drinking
water in the United States. Journal of Exposure Science and Environmental
Epidemiology, 33(2), 160–167. https://doi.org/10.1038/s41370-022-00461-6
This national survey focuses on lead and other metal contaminants within the residential
drinking water within the United States. The researchers established that lead exposures
are still rampant because of the old infrastructure and lack of uniformity in water system
administration. It gives mass testimony on continuous risks of environmental exposure,
particularly on the systems of housing that are old. The source is very relevant as it
confirms that the contamination of lead is rather widespread, which is why the stronger
policies like the LCRI can help to combat the issue of lead contamination and guarantee a
better quality of life.
Geiger, S. D., Bressler, J., Kelly, W., Jacobs, D. E., Awadalla, S. S., Hagston, B., ... & Dorevitch,
S.(2021). Predictors of water lead levels in drinking water of homes with domestic wells
in 3 Illinois counties. Journal of Public Health Management and Practice, 27(6), 567-
576.
The study explores predictors of lead levels in homes with homes using domestic wells
within Illinois counties. It names such important factors as the age of plumbing, water
D617 – Public health core functions and essential services
Task 1: Annotated Bibliography
A. Task Selection
, 2
Environmental health policies: In this scenario, target a new environmental health policy or
regulation to address air or water quality concerns within a community, such as lead
contamination in drinking water.
B1. Annotated bibliography
Bradham, K. D., Nelson, C., Sowers, T. D., Lytle, D. A., Tully, J., Schock, M. R., Li, K.,
Blackmon, M. D., Kovalcik, K., Cox, D. C., Dewalt, G., Friedman, W., Pinzer, E. A., &
Ashley, P. (2022). A national survey of lead and other metal(loid) s in residential drinking
water in the United States. Journal of Exposure Science and Environmental
Epidemiology, 33(2), 160–167. https://doi.org/10.1038/s41370-022-00461-6
This national survey focuses on lead and other metal contaminants within the residential
drinking water within the United States. The researchers established that lead exposures
are still rampant because of the old infrastructure and lack of uniformity in water system
administration. It gives mass testimony on continuous risks of environmental exposure,
particularly on the systems of housing that are old. The source is very relevant as it
confirms that the contamination of lead is rather widespread, which is why the stronger
policies like the LCRI can help to combat the issue of lead contamination and guarantee a
better quality of life.
Geiger, S. D., Bressler, J., Kelly, W., Jacobs, D. E., Awadalla, S. S., Hagston, B., ... & Dorevitch,
S.(2021). Predictors of water lead levels in drinking water of homes with domestic wells
in 3 Illinois counties. Journal of Public Health Management and Practice, 27(6), 567-
576.
The study explores predictors of lead levels in homes with homes using domestic wells
within Illinois counties. It names such important factors as the age of plumbing, water
