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May 2025
Journal of Environmental Health Volume 87, Number 9 View the IssueAbout the Cover Hawaii and the U.S.-Affiliated Pacific Islands are facing a climate change crisis that threatens the health, safety, and well-being of Pacific Islander communi...
November 2024
Journal of Environmental Health Volume 87, Number 4 View the IssueAbout the Cover On July 15鈥�18, 2024, we held our 87th Annual Educational Conference (AEC) & Exhibition in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. The 2024 AEC brought together nearly 1,30...
September 2024
Journal of Environmental Health Volume 87, Number 2 View the IssueAbout the Cover Community-engaged research is becoming more prevalent in environmental health. With a spectrum of community involvement characterizing this research, it has the po...
July/August 2024
Journal of Environmental Health Volume 87, Number 1 View the IssueAbout the Cover Effective and consistent training approaches are necessary for capacity building. The retail food regulatory workforce, however, can, lack standardized training...
June 2024
Journal of Environmental Health Volume 86, Number 10 View the IssueAbout the Cover Foodborne disease is a substantial public health problem. Restaurant inspections are a primary way health departments can verify that food safety practices and ...
April 2024
Journal of Environmental Health Volume 86, Number 8 View the IssueAbout the Cover Estimating the attenuation of nutrients in groundwater from onsite wastewater treatment systems is difficult due to the costs and uncertainty associated with deter...
March 2024
Journal of Environmental Health Volume 86, Number 7 View the IssueAbout the Cover This issue鈥檚 cover article examined parental knowledge, attitudes, efficacy, and protective behaviors about thirdhand smoke and the toxic mixture of chemicals left...
January/February 2024
Journal of Environmental Health Volume 86, Number 6 View the IssueAbout the Cover After the hurricanes in 2017 in the U.S. Caribbean, it was essential to rebuild, strengthen, and sustain essential environmental health services and systems. This ...
November 2023
Journal of Environmental Health Volume 86, Number 4 View This IssueArticles Assessing the Burden of Cold-Related Illness and Death in MinnesotaEvaluating the Impact of Food and Drug Administration-Funded Cooperative Agreement Programs on Confor...
October 2023
Journal of Environmental Health Volume 86, Number 3 View This IssueArticles Persistence and Transfer of Enveloped Phi 6 Bacteriophage on Hotel Guest Room SurfacesManaging Mosquito-Borne Diseases as an Emergency for Mosquito Control: The South Ko...
September 2023
Journal of Environmental Health Volume 86, Number 2 View This IssueArticles A Collaborative Approach to National Food Code AdoptionFederal Meat and Poultry Inspection Duties and Requirements鈥擯art 4: Food Defense, Product Sampling, Rules of Pract...
June 2023
Journal of Environmental Health Volume 85, Number 10 View This IssueArticles Coronavirus Surrogate Persistence and Cross-Contamination on Food Service Operation FomitesFederal Meat and Poultry Inspection Duties and Requirements鈥擯art 2: The Publi...
April 2023
Journal of Environmental Health Volume 85, Number 8 View This IssueArticles Communicating Results of Drinking Water Tests From Private Wells: Designing Report-Back Materials to Facilitate UnderstandingDecreased Moderate to Vigorous Physical Acti...
March 2023
Journal of Environmental Health Volume 85, Number 7 View This IssueArticles Identifying Public Perceptions of Information on Harmful Algal Blooms to Guide Effective Risk CommunicationAssessment of Chemical Exposures Investigation After Fire at a...
November 2022
Journal of Environmental Health Volume 85, Number 4 View the IssueAbout the Cover We are pleased to unveil our new brand within the pages of the November 2022 Journal of Environmental Health! The cover shines a spotlight on our new logo鈥攖he corn...
October 2022
Journal of Environmental Health Volume 85, Number 3 View the IssueAbout the Cover On June 28鈥揓uly 1, 2022, we held our 85th Annual Educational Conference (AEC) & Exhibition in Spokane, Washington, bringing together environmental health profe...
September 2022
Journal of Environmental Health Volume 85, Number 2 View the IssueAbout the Cover Preparation for post-hurricane mosquito control is essential for an effective emergency response to protect public health and promote recovery efforts. This issue鈥�...
June 2022
Journal of Environmental Health Volume 84, Number 10 View the IssueAbout the Cover Water mist systems are commonly used to cool public places, but they can be colonized by opportunistic premise plumbing pathogens that cause infections in people....
April 2022
Journal of Environmental Health Volume 84, Number 8 View the IssueAbout the Cover Governmental food safety professionals (FSPs) play a critical role in verifying that the food industry is fulfilling its responsibilities. Without the ability to a...
March 2022
Journal of Environmental Health Volume 84, Number 7 View the IssueAbout the Cover Slow cooling of hot foods is a common pathogen proliferation factor contributing to restaurant-related outbreaks of foodborne illness. While the Food and Drug Admi...
November 2021
Journal of Environmental Health Volume 84, Number 4 View the IssueAbout the CoverThroughout the COVID-19 pandemic, environmental health professionals have worked tirelessly to promote the health and well-being of their communities. The National ...
September 2021
Journal of Environmental Health Volume 84, Number 2 View the IssueAbout the CoverThis issue features a two-part series on the Zika virus. The first part, 鈥淭he Zika Virus Threat and Prevention Challenges鈥� explores an all-hazards and One Health ap...
June 2021
Journal of Environmental Health Volume 83, Number 10 View the IssueAbout the CoverEven as we continue to deal with the current COVID-19 pandemic, we need to prepare for future pandemics. The purpose of the special report featured on this issue鈥檚...
April 2021
Journal of Environmental Health Volume 83, Number 8 View the IssueAbout the CoverEnvironmental health officers are exposed to various physical, chemical, biological, and psychosocial hazards as frontline public health professionals. These exposu...
March 2021
Journal of Environmental Health Volume 83, Number 7 View the IssueAbout the Cover Barrier sprays are a common method for controlling a variety of mosquito species, especially for residential backyard applications. This issue鈥檚 cover article, 鈥淓v...
November 2020
Journal of Environmental Health Volume 83, Number 4 View the IssueAbout the Cover Internships are an essential component of preparing prospective college graduates for entering the practice-based field of environmental health. Efforts are needed...
September 2020
Journal of Environmental Health Volume 83, Number 2 View the Issue About the Cover Frequent and timely state adoption of the Food and Drug Administration Food Code sign...
June 2020
Journal of Environmental Health Volume 82, Number 10 View the IssueAbout the Cover Environmental public health (EPH) practitioners are faced with an increasing scope and scale of population health challenges. This issue鈥檚 cover article, 鈥淚ncreas...
April 2020
Journal of Environmental Health Volume 82, Number 8 View the IssueAbout the Cover Perfluorooctanoic acid (PFOA) is a man-made chemical with a variety of uses, including coatings for nonstick cookware and food packaging, waterproof fabrics, and f...
March 2020
Journal of Environmental Health Volume 82, Number 7 View the IssueAbout the Cover Incidence of tickborne diseases is increasing in the U.S. and is a concern to the public. As environments are becoming more suitable for sustaining tick population...
November 2019
Journal of Environmental Health Volume 82, Number 4 View the IssueAbout the Cover Commuting accounts for one of the highest daily air pollution exposure periods for workers in the U.S. In this issue鈥檚 cover article, 鈥淎 Comparison of Perceived an...
September 2019
Journal of Environmental Health Volume 82, Number 2 View the IssueAbout the Cover The popularity of farmers markets has grown over the past two decades and there is an increasing need to ensure that fresh produce and ready-to-eat foods sold at t...
June 2019
Journal of Environmental Health Volume 81, Number 10 View the IssueAbout the Cover The Journal is very pleased to feature on this month鈥檚 cover the published results from a groundbreaking initiative鈥擴nderstanding the Needs, Challenges, Opportuni...
April 2019
Journal of Environmental Health Volume 81, Number 8 View the IssueAbout the Cover Proper hand washing practices in food service establishments are important for the adequate reduction of microorganisms on hands and to reduce the risk of foodborn...
November 2018
Journal of Environmental Health Volume 81, Number 4 View the IssueAbout the Cover Rats are a common problem in cities worldwide. Most of the public health research has focused on disease transmission related to rat exposure and infestations; how...
September 2018
Journal of Environmental Health Volume 81, Number 2 View the IssueAbout the Cover For the September issue, we have featured 鈥淚mplications of Hurricane Harvey on Environmental Public Health in Harris County, Texas鈥� on the cover in recognition of ...
June 2018
Journal of Environmental Health Volume 80, No. 10 View the Issue About the Cover Supermarkets represent an important public access to a wide variety of food that is vita...
April 2018
Journal of Environmental Health Volume 80, No. 8 View the IssueAbout the Cover This issue鈥檚 cover article, 鈥淥rganizational Characteristics of Local Health Departments and Environmental Health Services and Activities,鈥� explores the association be...
November 2017
Journal of Environmental Health Volume 80, No. 4 View the IssueAbout the Cover The use of powdered shake mixes as nutritional supplements or meal replacements has become increasingly popular among health-conscious individuals. Consumption of the...
April 2017
Journal of Environmental Health Volume 79, No. 8 View the IssueAbout the Cover We know that mosquitoes are potential pathogen-transmitting vectors, causing human illnesses such as West Nile virus, Zika, and chikungunya. There are many ways to pr...
January/February 2017
Journal of Environmental Health Volume 79, No. 6 View the IssueAbout the Cover This issue鈥檚 featured article, 鈥淟ung Cancer Worry and Home Screening for Radon and Secondhand Smoke in Renters,鈥� explored the relationships between demographic factor...
November 2016
Journal of Environmental Health Volume 79, No. 4 View the IssueAbout the Cover This issue鈥檚 cover article, 鈥淎n Assessment of Life Cycle Greenhouse Gas Emissions Associated With the Use of Water, Sand, and Chemicals in Shale Gas Production of Pen...
September 2016
Journal of Environmental Health Volume 79, No. 2 View the IssueAbout the Cover Contractors who perform work on residential structures constructed prior to 1978 may be subject to federal regulations pertaining to lead-based paint. The most string...
June 2016
Journal of Environmental Health Volume 78, No. 10 View the IssueAbout the Cover When deciding where to dine out, do you consult an online restaurant review site such as Yelp, Urbanspoon, TripAdvisor, or one of the many others? These reviews prov...
April 2016
Journal of Environmental Health Volume 78, No. 8 View the Issue About the Cover The Coconino County Public Health Services District was faced with a mystery in 2014 whe...
January/February 2016
Journal of Environmental Health Volume 78, Number 6 View the IssueAbout the Cover In this issue鈥檚 cover feature, 鈥淪afety Evaluation of Metal Exposure From Commonly Used Hair Dyes and Tattoo Inks in Nigeria,鈥� the authors found that tattoo ink sam...
June 2015
Journal of Environmental Health Volume 77, No. 10 View the IssueAbout the Cover Many regulatory agencies are trying to find ways to improve food safety, decrease regulatory infractions, and decrease the risk of foodborne outbreaks. The results o...
April 2015
Journal of Environmental Health Volume 77, No. 8 View the IssueAbout the Cover As shown on our cover, hotels often settle for cleanliness versus sanitation, but our feature in this issue, 鈥淪anitary Status and Incidence of Methicillin-Resistant S...