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. 2013 Jan;56(1):124-31.
doi: 10.1002/ajim.22039. Epub 2012 Apr 2.

Tasman Spirit oil spill in Pakistan: research response and lessons learned

Naveed Z Janjua  1 , Muhammad M Kadir, Shahid Lutfi, Meghan Tipre, Nalini Sathiakumar
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Tasman Spirit oil spill in Pakistan: research response and lessons learned

Naveed Z Janjua et al. Am J Ind Med. 2013 Jan.

Abstract

Background: This article presents lessons learned from an investigation of the acute human health effects of the "Tasman Spirit" oil spill from a perspective of conducting rapid response investigations in developing countries.

Methods: We reviewed various steps in our investigation, other studies on oil spills in Pakistan and around the world, and reflected upon our discussions and interactions with various stakeholders.

Results: The article highlights the importance of applying a public health, legal, and ethical framework for conducting rapid response investigations, developing a pre-established funding mechanism, and addressing study design issues, exposure and outcome measurements, political issues, community engagement, and communication of results.

Conclusion: There is need to develop ethical and legal framework and funding mechanism for conducting rapid response research in developing countries. A repository of study protocols, validated tools, and laboratory methods for exposure and outcome assessment would be greatly beneficial.

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