Environmental health science explores how environmental factors affect human health and aims to prevent disease through safer environments. Here’s a video that introduces the field in an engaging way:

What Is Environmental Health Science?

Environmental health science is a branch of public health that focuses on the interactions between the environment and human health. It seeks to understand, monitor, and control environmental factors that can potentially harm health.

Key Areas of Study

• Environmental epidemiology: Studies patterns and causes of diseases related to environmental exposures.
• Toxicology: Examines how chemicals and pollutants affect biological systems.
• Environmental science: Investigates the physical, chemical, and biological components of the environment.
• Occupational health: Focuses on health risks in the workplace.

 Core Objectives

• Prevent disease through environmental monitoring and regulation.
• Promote public health by improving sanitation, water quality, and air purity.
• Educate communities on environmental risks and healthy practices.
• Enforce policies that reduce pollution and exposure to hazardous materials.

Career Paths in Environmental Health

Graduates in this field often work as:

• Environmental Health Officers
• Port Health Officers
• Waste Management Specialists
• Food Safety Inspectors
• Air and Water Quality Analysts

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