Assessment of the Health Role in Environmental Programs
Abstract
An Environmental Health Policy Study Model was applied to define the health mission in environmental programs and to identify the medical research and development contribution as a strategy. The Environment and Environmental Health definition and scope were delineated and Army organizations and relationships in both disciplines were identified. A Problem Statement (Opportunities for Improvement), and Vision were developed. Strategies to accomplish and/or improve partnerships between the two communities were identified as: Policy and Doctrine; Education and Training; Senior Leadership Buy-in; Organizations/Manpower and Personnel; Research, Development, and Acquisition; and Marketing. Conclusions were that: there is not universal acceptance of the definition and scope for Environmental Health; the potential contributions of environmental health are hampered by the lack of consensus on definition and scope; there are good examples of how the partnerships should work to integrate environmental health with environmental the close working relationships and integration of programs and initiatives must be improved at all levels; medical R&D should be a separate strategy and should complement other strategies to enhance interaction and partnering of environmental and environmental health programs; and the Environmental Health Policy Study Model and process is an appropriate way to evaluate and formulate policy.
Document Details
- Document Type
- Technical Report
- Publication Date
- Sep 01, 1997
- Accession Number
- ADA355433
Entities
People
- J. N. Hudson
- Roy D. Miller
- Welford C. Roberts
Organizations
- Uniformed Services University of the Health Sciences