Such threats to health and the environment are not uncommon in China.

The Public Health Act, adopted in 2001 to deal with public health emergencies and threats, specifies the powers of public health officials to investigate and intervene.

To make things even worse, threats to peace, security and human health have grown manifoldly.

Threats to health range from increased exposure to ultraviolet radiation to deterioration in food and water quality.

(d) Building on linkages between occupational and public health. Concern about increasing environmental contamination is leading to the realization that industrial threats to worker health are directly linked to public health issues and costs.

It will enhance the ability of governments to coordinate and collaborate in public health, including preparing for and responding to future public health challenges, opportunities and threats.

(o) Analyse the causes of, and address solutions to, threats to forest health and vitality from natural disasters and human activities, including threats from fire, pollution, pests, disease and invasive alien species

These eight goals range from eradicating extreme poverty, providing universal primary education, and reducing health threats, to ensuring environmental sustainability.

Threats to our natural environment are therefore threats to our very existence.

We also note that threats to health can have a direct influence on the economic welfare of States and on their capacity to function well.

Environmental and health threats, terrorism, natural disasters and humanitarian crises are but a few examples that amply illustrate this fact.

The main threats to human health in Poland are circulatory diseases, cancer, injuries and poisonings, which together account for 80 per cent of deaths.

According to the United Nations, in both developing and industrial countries, threats to health security are usually greater for poor people in rural areas, particularly children.

Several threats to overall ecosystem health, and consequently to the ability of ecosystems to provide the materials upon which human life depends, are particularly relevant to water resources.

The Indian Ocean tsunami, Hurricane Katrina, the earthquakes in South East Asia and other national disasters have posed even greater threats to public health systems.

It has long been recognized that pollution from land based sources is one of the most serious and extensive threats to the health of the marine ecosystem, but actions to diminish these threats at the national, regional and global levels have been lacking.

The Committee observes that environmental hygiene as an aspect of the right to health under article 12 (2)(b) of the Covenant encompasses taking steps on a non discriminatory basis to prevent threats to health from unsafe and toxic water conditions .

People in more than 40 countries including more than half of all UNFPA category A countries faced threats to their reproductive health due to natural disasters, conflicts, displacement or other crises, and required support to access even basic reproductive health services.

Rare earth ores in southern China all except for those in Inner Mongolia contain radioactive substances that pose significant threats to human health and the environment.

As we strengthen our commitments to fighting malaria and AIDS, we must also remain on the offensive against new threats to public health, such as the avian influenza.

Addressing threats to peace and security

Threats to international peace and security

Responding to global threats and challenges

Threats to International Peace and Security.

(d) Non military threats to security

It has long been recognized that one of the most serious and extensive threats to the health of the marine ecosystem is pollution from land based sources.

Death threats

Other threats

What I'm saying is that, surely, rationally, our distress about things that happen, about threats, should be roughly proportional to the size of those threats and threats to come.

What I'm saying is that, surely, rationally, our distress about things that happen, about threats, should be roughly proportional to the size of those threats and threats to come.

Ministerial declaration of a health emergency and the obligations stemming from such a declaration were also specified, as were provisions for the addition of new diseases for compulsory declaration and a provision to facilitate the announcement of health threats.

We must recognize that in this interdependent and globalized world, all threats are threats to us all.

Women also suffer serious threats to their health as a result of scarcity of food supplies and economic resources, lack of access to land, and disruption of traditional support systems.

A growing number of households are living in acute poverty and are facing serious threats to their livelihood, including limited health care and inadequate opportunities for quality education.

This involves assessment of health threats and preparation of medical guidelines and briefs for the Department as well as troop and police contributing countries.

Response to malicious acts or threats thereof

Threats to maritime security cannot be ignored.

New threats to regional security are emerging.

Cooperation on threats to security such as

In fact, tourism is a highly demand driven industry, and it is characterized by high vulnerability to external factors such as natural risks, threats to health and security and simply fashion.

3. Death threats

3. Death threats

The health sector faces fewer obstacles, because it is characterized by immediate threats to human life, easily measurable outcomes, a high degree of sustainability, and a vibrant private sector.

Environmental threats The Galápagos Marine Reserve faces a number of environmental threats.

I don't want to resort to threats, Mr Harley.