Specializations in Environmental Health
Environmental Toxicology
The study of the effects of chemical pollutants on human health and the environment.
Air Quality Management
Focused on assessing, regulating, and improving air quality to protect public health.
Water Quality and Safety
Study of waterborne contaminants and ensuring access to safe drinking water.
Occupational Health
Exploration of workplace hazards and the impact of environmental exposures on worker health.
Climate Change and Health
Examination of how climate change affects health outcomes and public health systems.
Community Environmental Health
Focus on the environmental determinants of health at the community level and advocacy for changes.
Environmental Epidemiology
Study of the relationship between environmental exposures and health outcomes across populations.
Biostatistics in Environmental Health
Utilization of statistical methods to analyze data related to environmental health issues.
Environmental Policy and Regulation
Study of laws, policies, and frameworks governing environmental health practices.
Sustainable Development and Health
Integration of sustainable practices that promote environmental health and well-being.
Hazardous Waste Management
Focus on the treatment, disposal, and remediation of hazardous waste to minimize health risks.
Food Safety and Environmental Health
Examination of environmental factors affecting food safety and related health implications.
Vector-Borne Diseases
Study of how environmental factors influence the transmission of diseases carried by vectors.
Urban Health
Focus on how urbanization and the built environment impact community health and wellness.
Exposure Assessment
Techniques and methods for measuring and assessing human exposure to environmental hazards.
Environmental Health Education
Developing programs to educate communities about environmental health risks and prevention.
Health Impact Assessment
A systematic approach to evaluating the potential health effects of a project or policy.
Environmental Genetics
Study of how environmental factors interact with genetic predispositions to affect health.
Ecosystem Health
Examination of the interdependence between ecosystem integrity and human health outcomes.
Chemical Risk Assessment
Process for evaluating the potential health risks associated with exposure to chemical substances.
Public Health Nutrition and Environment
Study of the relationships between diet, environmental factors, and public health.
Environmental Health Informatics
Application of informatics and data science to manage environmental health data and research.
Indigenous Environmental Health
Understanding environmental health issues specific to Indigenous communities and their unique exposures.
Disaster Preparedness and Health
Focus on how environmental disasters impact health and strategies for mitigation and response.
Green Building and Health
Study of how sustainable building practices promote health and well-being for occupants.