Environmental health explores the critical link between human well-being and the natural and built environment. It investigates how factors like air and water...
Air pollution can lead to respiratory illnesses like asthma and bronchitis, cardiovascular problems, and increased risk of cancers. Fine particulate matter is particularly harmful.
Climate change exacerbates environmental health issues by increasing extreme weather events, spreading vector-borne diseases, worsening air quality, and impacting food and water security.
Common hazards include air and water pollutants, toxic chemicals (e.g., lead, pesticides), radiation, noise pollution, and biological agents like mold or bacteria.