Price of Pollution Report

The Price of Pollution: Cost Estimates of Environmentally Related Disease in Oregon

 

Executive Summary

 

Introduction

 

Study Methodology

 

Asthma

 

Costs of Adult and Childhood Asthma

 

Cardiovascular Disease

 

Childhood Cancer

 

Adult and Childhood Cancer

 

Lead Exposure

 

Birth Defects

 

Neurobehavioral Disorders

 

Summary of Findings

 

Discussion and Recommendations

 

Lead abatement programs

 

Reduce Pesticide Exposure

 

Research Environmental Health Threats

 

Reduce Exposure to Diesel and Gasoline Exhaust

 

Reduce Mercury Exposure

 

Comprehensive Chemical Policy Reform

 

References

 

Appendix Table 1