Waterborne diseases are the leading cause of mortality in developing countries. We investigate the role of avoidance behavior in mitigating the negative health effects associated with non-point source water pollution.
Areas of Focus: Environment, Environmental Health
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Environment
Producing and using energy damages people’s health and the environment. EPIC research is quantifying the social costs of energy choices and uncovering policies that help protect health while facilitating growth.
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Environmental Health
Energy and industrial processes introduce toxins into the environment. EPIC research is helping to educate policymakers and consumers on the social and economic costs of this pollution, and the potential...