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 Environmental Health
Environmental Health comprises of aspects concerning human health and the diseases that are determined by environmental factors. It includes both direct and indirect effects of chemicals, radiation and biological agents present in the atmosphere, water, food and environment and its influence on health and wellbeing of human body. Environment health has its breath felt in all the spheres of physical, psychological, social and aesthetics.
Environemtal Health is the process of analyzing, modifying, controlling and preventing environmental factors like soil contamination, water and air pollution, safe drinking water, noise pollution, light pollution, hygiene and sanitation, public health, etc that has the potentiality to impinge adversely on the health, are integral aspects of environmental health.
Environmental Health issues incorporate the promotion of healthier environmental parameters and encouragement of the usage of eco-friendly materials and technologies. With the support of World Health Organization and United Sates Agency International Development (USAID), further research and consciousness programs are undertaken:
1.The Hygiene Improvement Project
2.CDC/Safe-water
3.Point-of-Use Water Disinfection and Zinc Treatment
4.Population, Health and Environment
5.Public-Private Partnership on Hand-washing
6.WHO International Network to Promote Household Water Treatment and Safe Storage
7.Integrated Vector Management Project
8.Household Energy and Health
For more information visit: www.ehproject.org ,
www.who.int or
www.ehjournal.net.
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