From the quality of the air we breathe to the condition of the roads we drive on, environmental factors can have a major influence on our health. What’s more, these factors have evolved considerably over time, due to both natural and human-caused events.
Professionals in the environmental health field examine how people interact with the world around them, chronicling the many ways that these interactions can impact physical fitness, vulnerability to disease, and other aspects of human wellness.
We will explore eight key environmental factors that affect health:
- Chemical safety
- Air pollution
- Climate change and natural disasters
- Diseases caused by microbes
- Lack of access to healthcare
- Infrastructure issues
- Poor water quality
- Global environmental issues