Response to McCunney et al.: Wind turbines and health: An examination of a proposed case definition

McMurtry, Robert Y.; Krogh, Carmen

doi:10.4103/1463-1741.195805

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“…Based on this review Colby et al (2009) In 2011 CanWEA advised the public "the association has always acknowledged that a small percentage of people can be annoyed by wind turbines in their vicinity.… When annoyance has a significant impact on an individual's quality of life, it is important that they consult their doctor" [54]. McMurtry and Krogh (2014) [55] present a diagnostic criteria tool to assist practicing physicians who are presented with patients impacted by IWT annoyance [56].…”

Section: In 2009 the American Wind Energy Association And Canadian Wimentioning

confidence: 99%

Human Health, Rights and Wind Turbine Deployment in Canada

Krogh¹,

Horner²

2017

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Canada has ratified international conventions which recognize the individual's right to the enjoyment of the highest attainable standard of health. Despite the adoption of these covenants governments sometimes support policies and practises which trade off individual human health with other conflicting interests. This review evaluates the individual's right to health against government policies and practices which support wind energy deployment in Canada. Our analysis presents government documents, peer reviewed literature, and other references which support the conclusion that wind energy deployment in Canada can be expected to result in avoidable harm to human health. This harm conflicts with contemporary health and social justice principles. Governments have a responsibility to help Canadians maintain and improve their health by generating effective responses for the prevention of avoidable harm. Individuals have a right to make informed decisions about their health. Knowledge gaps and potential risks to health should be fully disclosed. Individuals should not be exposed to industrial wind turbines without their informed consent.

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Section: In 2009 the American Wind Energy Association And Canadian Wimentioning

confidence: 99%