[ARCHIVED] Health Impact Assessment in Environmental Health: Methods, Tools and Policy Change
Aaron Wernham
Catherine Elliott
James Irvine
Marla Orenstein
Rajiv Bhatia
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Abstract:
Health impact assessment (HIA) is usually defined as a combination of procedures, methods and tools by which a policy, a program or a project can be judged or evaluated on the basis of its potential effects on the health of a population. This session will cover various aspects of HIA, including theoretical basis, HIA tools and use of HIA to influence policy.
At the end of this session, participants will: 1) understand the HIA approach as demonstrated in theory and a case study; 2) acquire knowledge and skills in applying HIA by working through real-world examples; 3) be able to assess the relevance of HIA in their own diverse contexts and practices; and 4) understand how information from HIA can be used to influence policy. The session will include formal talks, a case example using waste-to-energy, and group work using case examples from participants’ own situations.
Presentations:
- HIA in Environmental Health: Approaches within and outside of HIA
Aaron Wernham, The Health Impact Project - Public Health Roles in Assessment of Health Impacts of Projects in Environmental Impact Assessment Process
Catherine Elliott, NCCEH - A Public Health Unit’s involvement in the review of Environmental Impact Assessments and ongoing monitoring: Uranium Mining Developments in Northern Saskatchewan
James Irvine; Athabasca Health Authority, Mamawetan Churchill River Health Region, Keewatin Yatthé Health Region (SK) - Overview of HIA*
Marla Orenstein, Habitat Health Impact Consulting - HIA within the EA process*
Marla Orenstein, Habitat Health Impact Consulting - Health Impact Assessment & Healthy Public Policy
Rajiv Bhatia, San Francisco Department of Public Health
Handouts:
* Exercise 1
* Exercise 2