Environmental Epidemiology

Environmental Epidemiology is the study of the effects of environmental exposures on human health. It is a multidisciplinary field that uses epidemiological principles and methods to answer questions about the impact of environmental factors on health, as well as to identify preventive and protective measures that can reduce or eliminate the health risks associated with such factors. Environmental epidemiology is an important tool for public health; it can help identify and assess the health effects of long-term exposure to air pollution, water pollution, climate change, hazardous chemicals, and radiation. By identifying vulnerable population groups and understanding the health effects of environmental exposures, environmental epidemiology can be used to make evidence-based health recommendations, which can guide public health policy and improve environmental health.