Title: 8 Environmental Factors that Affect Health - Regis College Online
Headings: 8 Environmental Factors that Affect Health
8 Environmental Factors that Affect Health
Why Is Environmental Health Important?
The Benefits of Optimizing Environmental Health
How Environmental Factors Can Impact Personal Health
Environmental Health as a Community Health Concern
Environmental Health Resources
The 8 Environmental Factors That Can Impact Your Health
1. Chemical Safety
More Resources About Chemical Safety
2. Air Pollution
More Resources About Air Pollution Effects on Humans
3. Climate Change and Natural Disasters
More Resources About Climate Change and Natural Disasters
4. Diseases Caused by Microbes
More Resources About Diseases Caused by Microbes
5. Lack of Access to Health Care
More Resources About Access to Health Care
6. Infrastructure Issues
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7. Poor Water Quality
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8. Global Environmental Issues
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How Environmental Health Professionals Can Help Optimize Health
Environmental Science and Protection Technician
Environmental Scientist
Occupational Health and Safety Specialist
Health and Safety Engineer
Environmental Health Education and Advocacy
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Content: World Health Organization, Environmental Health — An overview of some of the issues that relate to environmental health. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, National Center for Environmental Health — A range of resources related to environmental health. It’s not only important to strive for optimal environmental health. It’s also beneficial, both for individuals and their surrounding communities. Some of the benefits include: cleaner air quality, cleaner water, reduced hazardous waste, increased access to healthy foods, safer outdoor environments for adults and children, improved population health, and improved health equity. The 8 Environmental Factors That Can Impact Your Health
A number of specific environmental issues can impede human health and wellness. These issues include chemical pollution, air pollution, climate change, disease-causing microbes, lack of access to health care, poor infrastructure, and poor water quality. 1. Chemical Safety
Different chemicals can impact human health in different ways, and often, exposure to dangerous or foreign substances creates health vulnerabilities.