Environmental health aims to prevent illness, death, and disability by reducing exposure to harmful environmental conditions and promoting behavior change. Environmental health addresses primary and secondary causes of illnesses and injuries, encompassing topics such as air quality, water quality, food safety, hazardous waste management, and occupational health.

Environmental health professionals monitor air quality and work to reduce pollutants to protect human health. Vulnerable populations, such as children, older adults, and low-income communities, are at higher risk from environmental burdens, and creating healthier environments can prevent a significant portion of the worldwide…

environmental health — the branch of public health that aims to prevent illness, death, and disability by reducing exposure to harmful environmental conditions and promoting behavior change. environmental burden — the harm caused by environmental factors on human health and well-being, which includes damage, destruction, or impairment of natural resources. climate justice — the fair and equitable treatment of all individuals and communities, particularly those disproportionately affected by the consequences of climate change and environmental…. toxicokinetics — the study of how chemicals are absorbed, metabolized, and eliminated.