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2021-08-03Leaded aviation gasoline exposure risk at Reid-Hillview Airport in Santa Clara County, California
This 2021 report by Mountain Data Group, commissioned by Santa Clara County, examines the health risks posed to children living near Reid-Hillview Airport in California due to lead emissions from leaded aviation gasoline. It analyzes statistical associations between children's blood lead levels and factors such as residential distance from the airport, aircraft traffic, and fuel sales. Note that while this report focuses on lead exposure from aviation fuel at a California airport, it does not address noise policy or Sea-Tac Airport operations. -
Washington Tracking Network
Welcome to WTN, a Washington State Department of Health program focused on making public health data more accessible. WTN staff keep data in all tools up to date and develop additional data based on need and availability. Data are available for download and exploration using our four tools. -
Sounding the alarm: How noise hurts the heart
Loud road and air traffic has been linked to a greater risk of high blood pressure, heart attacks and strokes. Scientists are uncovering new details about how what you hear stresses the cardiovascular system. By Cypress Hansen In 2011, Germany’s Frankfurt Airport — the country’s busiest — unveiled its fourth runway. The addition sparked major -
2020-12-05The Relationship between Airplane Emissions & Pre-Mature Births
A December 2020 presentation by Public Health Seattle and King County researcher Kris Johnson, PhD, examines the link between airplane emissions and premature births. The slides outline serious health risks associated with preterm birth, including cognitive delays, hearing and vision problems, SIDS, ADHD, and greater likelihood of chronic diseases such as heart disease and diabetes in adulthood. Mothers who deliver preterm also face elevated risks of hypertension, cardiovascular disease, and repeated preterm deliveries. -
2020-12-05
The Relationship between Airplane Emissions & Pre-Mature Births
Presentation by Kris Johnson, PhD of Public Health Seattle and King County, delivered December 5, 2020, on the relationship between airplane emissions and preterm (premature) births. Covers risks resulting from preterm births including cognitive issues, visual and hearing impairments, SIDS, ADHD, behavioral and social-emotional problems, learning difficulties, chronic diseases (heart disease, hypertension, diabetes), and renal -
2020-12-01Community health and airport operations related noise and air pollution: Report to the legislature in response to Washington State House Bill 1109
This December 2020 report, prepared by Public Health Seattle & King County in response to Washington State House Bill 1109, examines how noise and air pollution from airport operations affect the health of communities near Sea-Tac Airport compared to the rest of King County. It reviews evidence on pollutants such as ultrafine particulates, their links to conditions like asthma, heart disease, and reduced life expectancy, and includes findings from a University of Washington study on air quality. The report concludes with recommendations for addressing these public health impacts. -
Fetal Health Negatively Impacted by Airplane Noise
The likelihood of having a low birth weight (LBW) baby is increased if the mother lives close to the airport, in the direction of the runway, and is exposed to noise levels over the 55 dB threshold, a new University of Colorado Denver study found. Results come from a study conducted by Laura Argys, PhD, -
2020-07-29Lessons Learned from Remote Working During COVID-19: Can the Government Save Money Through Maximizing Efficient Use of Leased Space?
This July 2020 U.S. Senate hearing examined lessons learned from government employees working remotely during the COVID-19 pandemic, exploring whether the federal government could save money by reducing its use of leased office space. Witnesses from Dell Technologies, Global Workplace Analytics, and the California Air Resources Board testified about the benefits and challenges of telework. Note: This document does not contain content directly related to Sea-Tac Airport noise policy. -
Relative sizes of various allergens
Diagram comparing the sizes of common airborne particles including human hair (50–70 microns), pollen (30–50 microns), ragweed (17–23 microns), dust mite (10 microns), and a 1-micron reference marker. The illustration uses scaled circles to visually represent relative particle sizes, relevant to air quality and filtration contexts.