Scientific studies, reports, and resources examining the relationship between fracking, oil and gas development, environmental exposures, and human health.
Concerned Health Professionals of New York & Physicians for Social Responsibility
A comprehensive collection of scientific, medical, and other documented findings concerning health and environmental impacts associated with fracking and related oil and gas infrastructure.
Concerned Health Professionals of New York
Research and updates focused specifically on evidence concerning human health effects associated with fracking and oil and gas development.
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Peer-reviewed research. Studies and reviews examining reported associations between proximity to oil and gas development, environmental exposures, and health outcomes.
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Government and occupational-health research.
Research concerning workplace exposures and hazards associated with drilling, hydraulic fracturing, silica, chemicals, and other oil and gas operations.
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Scientific studies, reports, and resources examining the relationship between fracking, oil and gas development, environmental exposures, and human health.
Concerned Health Professionals of New York & Physicians for Social Responsibility
9th edition. A comprehensive collection of scientific, medical, and other documented findings concerning health and environmental impacts associated with fracking and related oil and gas infrastructure.
Aker et al. · Canadian Journal of Public Health · 2024
A review of 52 epidemiological studies from nine jurisdictions examining human-health outcomes associated with unconventional oil and gas development. The authors found that the evidence base has grown substantially but varies in study design, exposure measurement, and health outcomes studied.
Deziel et al. · Environment International · 2019
This peer-reviewed review evaluated 29 epidemiological studies meeting its inclusion criteria. Twenty-five reported at least one statistically significant association between an oil-and-gas exposure measure and an adverse health outcome; the authors also emphasized substantial differences among studies and the need for additional research.
Casey et al. · Epidemiology · 2016
A retrospective cohort study of 10,946 births examining unconventional natural-gas development activity during pregnancy. Greater activity was associated with increased odds of preterm birth and physician-recorded high-risk pregnancy, while several other birth outcomes were not associated after adjustment.
Rasmussen et al. · JAMA Internal Medicine · 2016
A study using electronic health records from more than 35,000 asthma patients in Pennsylvania to examine associations between phases of unconventional natural-gas development and asthma exacerbations.