Non-Communicable Diseases and Environmental Determinants
This briefing paper aims to provide latest knowledge on Non Communicable Diseases from some of the leading experts and organisations from four perspectives: women’s organisations, health sector, developing countries and trade unions.
Unpaid Health Bill – how coal power plants make us sick
In March 2013, HEAL launched the first ‘Unpaid Health Bill – How coal power plants make us sick’, highlighting that the health costs of coal-fired power stations add a financial…
Background Paper: Health impacts of lignite-fired power plants: The German-Polish region Lusatia
Background information and facts on health impacts and external costs of three lignite-fired power plants in the German Lausitz as well as two Polish lignite-fired power plants in the proximity of the border.
Chemicals in our food and consumer products – A missing link in the epidemics of obesity and diabetes?
This leaflet highlights how chemicals in food and consumer products may be causing obesity and diabetes. It outlines some of the evidence and how individuals and policy makers can take preventive actions.
Acting now for a better Health – 30 % Reduction Target for EU Climate Policy
Our report quantifies the health benefits for Europeans of stronger EU action on climate change for both the EU and different Member States.
Men Under Threat: How the decline in male reproductive health may be linked to exposure to chemicals
This leaflet briefly describes the evidence that hormonally active chemicals may be implicated in the deterioration of male reproductive health.
Breast Cancer and exposure to hormonally active chemicals: An appraisal of the scientific evidence
The report provides a review of the scientific evidence that certain chemicals may be implicated in breast cancer, and focuses on the role of hormone disrupting chemicals.
Halting the child brain drain: Why we need to tackle global mercury contamination
The survey findings of this report demonstrate women’s current levels of mercury as a concrete example of low-level exposure to an environmental toxic.
