Public Policy Positions of VtPHA

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The Vermont Public Health Association (VtPHA) recognizes that a healthy environment is essential to public health. The VtPHA supports initiatives to monitor and reduce the level of pathogens and toxins in our water, air, and land. This involves protection against health hazards and the preservation of natural resources. The VtPHA supports programs and initiatives that achieve the following:

  • Reduction in childhood exposure to lead
  • Continuation of radon intervention to assess and reduce household exposures
  • Prevention and abatement of air and water pollution
  • Elimination of environmental tobacco smoke in public settings
  • Establishment of standards for sound environmental policy
  • Reduction of internal combustion emissions



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