Environmental Health

Environmental health is a branch of public health that focuses on the relationships between people and their environment, encouraging healthy interactions between them. It involves studying how environmental factors—such as air and water quality, chemical exposures, noise, and land use—affect human health. This field addresses a range of issues including pollution, waste management, housing quality, and the impact of climate change on health. Environmental health aims to prevent disease and create health-supportive environments through research, regulation, and education. It emphasizes the importance of clean air, safe drinking water, safe food, and healthy living conditions as fundamental components of public wellness.