Health IssuesHealth Issues Numerous studies have been carried out to examine links between landfill and health impacts. There is no definitive answer to the question of whether living near landfill affects health. However, SWARD is concerned by the findings of studies that have found associated links with congenital anomalies (birth defects), skin problems, cancers, respiratory problems. We also believe that we must consider the broadest definition of health as given by The World Health Organisation:
"Health is a state of complete physical, mental and social well-being and not merely the absence of disease or infirmity."
It took decades to prove a causal link between smoking and negative health impacts.
Do we want to wait till it's too late?
15/12/2007READ MORE >> The Precautionary Principle SWARD is campaigning for the Precautionary Principle to be applied when considering the hazardous waste site at Wingmoor Farm. We believe that lack of evidence of harm should not be taken as evidence of no harm when dealing with a site handling some of the most hazardous waste types.
15/12/2005READ MORE >> |
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