Going back to the scenario involving
the incinerator in Merryville, what stratification of population
groups would be needed to address health inequalities of the
proposed incineration placement? If so, how would you stratify
the analysis?
Answer:
Yes. It would probably be important to stratify the health
impacts based on geographic location and income level, and
by school age children. Particularly apparent from the
scenario is that the residents of Merryville have a higher
poverty rate in comparison to the other county residents. As
poverty is associated with lower health status, these
residents probably are less healthy than other residents in
the county. The addition of an incinerator in their locale
could further worsen their health conditions. In addition,
the incinerator is proposed to be placed next to a school,
so the health impacts on children should be analyzed.
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