Introduction to Environmental Health

This course explores the relationship between the environment and human health, focusing on how environmental factors such as air and water quality, chemicals, radiation, and climate change affect health outcomes. The course covers key topics including environmental risk assessment, the impact of pollution, environmental justice, and the role of public health in managing environmental health hazards. Students will learn about the methods used to evaluate environmental risks and develop strategies for preventing and controlling environmental health issues at both local and global levels.

Upon successful completion of this course, students will be able to:

• Understanding Environmental Health Concepts: Students will gain a comprehensive understanding of the key environmental health concepts, including how physical, chemical, and biological factors in the environment affect human health.
• Analyzing Environmental Health Risks: Learn how to identify and assess environmental risks, including exposure to hazardous materials, pollution, and radiation, and how these risks impact individual and community health.
• Exploring Environmental Justice Issues: Gain insights into the principles of environmental justice, focusing on how marginalized and vulnerable populations are disproportionately affected by environmental hazards and how public health interventions can address these disparities.
• Developing Environmental Health Interventions: Develop skills in creating and implementing public health interventions aimed at preventing and controlling environmental health hazards, ensuring the promotion of healthier environments and communities.

These outcomes aim to prepare students for careers in public health, environmental health, and policy-making by equipping them with the knowledge and skills necessary to address environmental factors that affect health and well-being at both local and global levels.