Human Health - Research & Publications
Sightline's research on northwesterners' health, our increasing lifespan, and how to live even longer, healthier lives--sorted by publication.
Here's a catalog of Sightline's research--including books, reports, and articles--on human health and the surprising connections to the design of your community.
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06/20/2006
Book
Cascadia Scorecard 2006
The 2006 Scorecard focuses on the connections between sprawl and health, examining an emerging body of research indicating that car-centered urban design in the Northwest contributes to a high death and injury toll from car crashes; and a high obesity rate, among other ills. -
06/12/2007
Book
Cascadia Scorecard 2007
The 2007 edition of the Cascadia Scorecard, the Pacific Northwest’s annual progress report, reveals that the region lags behind world leaders on trends such as energy, sprawl, and economic security. The good news is that we are making progress—and adopting smart solutions will accelerate those gains. -
06/12/2007
Fact sheet
2007 Health Indicator - At a Glance
British Columbia is winning the lifespan sweepstakes. -
08/25/2005
Report
PBDEs Greater Than PCBs in 30% of Breast Milk Samples from the Pacific Northwest
An update to Sightline's 2004 study of PBDEs, toxic flame retardants, in Northwest mothers. -
09/25/2004
Report
Flame Retardants in the Bodies of Pacific Northwest Residents
A study of flame retardants in northwesterners suggests that all northwesterners are contaminated with PBDEs.
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