Since the oil spill in the Gulf of Mexico began, there have been concerns about the extent to which hazards such as physical and chemical exposures and social and economic disruptions will impact people’s health. This report summarizes the presentations and discussions of experts who participated in a two-day workshop on the human health effects of the oil spill organized by the Institute of Medicine in June. You may find it a useful resource for your ongoing reporting on this issue.
While studies of previous oil spills provide some basis for identifying and mitigating the human health consequences of these exposures, the existing data are insufficient to fully understand and predict the overall impact from the Deepwater Horizon spill on the health of workers, volunteers, residents, visitors, and special populations. The workshop discussions pointed out key considerations that should be used in designing a monitoring system for potential short- and long-term health outcomes. By identifying what is already known and what is missing, policymakers, public health officials, academics, community advocates, scientists, and members of the public can work together to create an effective surveillance system. This system would provide information necessary to target resources to high-risk populations and foster new approaches for the prevention of adverse health outcomes.
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