CHE Toxicant and Disease Database
This is a scientifically based, web-interactive database summarizing the evidence of exposure to chemical contaminants and over 180 associated human diseases or conditions. It is a useful tool for researchers, health professionals, health-affected groups and others interested in reviewing the weight of evidence between associated toxicants and diseases. Another new feature of the database is that it is now searchable by Chemical Abstract Service (CAS) number as well as by disease, disease category and toxicant. The database also features a new and extensive list of links to other useful databases and resources.
Invisible-5 Audio Project
Invisible-5 investigates the stories of people and communities fighting for environmental justice along the I-5 corridor, through oral histories, field recordings, found sound, recorded music, and archival audio documents. The project also traces natural, social, and economic histories along the route. Many Valley sites featured, along with many CVAQers!
The Clean Air Standards Website - American Lung Association
This website provides timely information to public health and environmental advocates about the EPA review of the National Ambient Air Quality Standards (NAAQS) for ozone and particulate matter.
Blog for Clean Air (hosted by Clean Air Watch)
California County Asthma Hospitalization Chart Book - CA Department of Health Services (Aug. 2000)
Hospitalization rates for asthma in California counties for 1995 through 1997. Rates are shown for each county by race/ethnicity for all ages and for children separately. The California State Health Department estimates that up to 2.2 million Californians suffer from physician diagnosed asthma. In 1997 alone, approximately 56,000 residents, including 16,700 children, required hospitalization because their asthma attacks were so severe. The statewide financial burden of asthma-related hospitalizations alone is nearly $350 million, with nearly a third of the bill paid by the State Medi-Cal program.
