Hazardous wastes in Eastern and Central Europe

Journal Article · Fri Mar 01 04:00:00 EST 1996 · Environmental Health Perspectives

DOI:https://doi.org/10.1289/ehp.96104244· OSTI ID:530529

Carpenter, D O ^[1]; Suk, W A ^[2]; Blaha, K; Cikrt, M ^[3]

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1. Univ. of Albany, NY (United States)
2. National Inst. of Environmental Health Sciences, Research Triangle Park, NC (United States)
3. National Inst. of Public Health, Prague (Czech Republic)

The countries of Eastern and Central Europe have emerged from a political system which for decades has ignored protection of human health from hazardous wastes. While the economies of the countries in this region are stretched, awareness and concern about hazardous waste issues are a part of the new realities. At a recent conference sponsored in part by the National Institute of Environmental Health Sciences, representatives of seven countries in the region described the status of hazardous waste programs, issues of major concern, and steps being taken to protect human health. This report summarizes the deliberations, outlines some of the problems remaining in dealing with the legacy of the past, addressing the problems of the present, and providing a framework for future research and collaborative efforts. 30 refs., 1 tab.

• Sponsoring Organization: USDOE
• OSTI ID: 530529
• Journal Information: Environmental Health Perspectives, Journal Name: Environmental Health Perspectives Journal Issue: 3 Vol. 104; ISSN 0091-6765; ISSN EVHPAZ
• Country of Publication: United States
• Language: English

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