Environment and Environmental

Health

Faisal Muhammad
Lecturer and IMPH Coordinator
Department of Public Health
Daffodil International University
Dhaka, Bangladesh

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 Learning Objectives

What is environment?
What is environmental health?
Environmental impacts on health
How to improve the environment and
environmental health

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 ENVIRONMENT

the surroundings or conditions in which a

person, animal, or plant lives or operates.

Environment broadly includes everything

external to ourselves, including the physical,
natural, social and behavioral environments.

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 Environmental Health
Environmental health refers to aspects of human
health that are determined by physical, chemical,
biological, social and psychosocial factors in the
environment.

Environmental health is the branch of public health

that: focuses on the relationships between people
and their environment; promotes human health and
well-being; and fosters healthy and safe
communities.

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 Why is the environment important
for health?
Everyone need safe, healthy and supportive environments
for good health.

The environment in which we live is a major determinant of

our health and wellbeing.  

We depend on the environment for energy and the materials

needed to sustain life, such as:
 Clean air
 Safe drinking water
 Nutritious food
 Safe places to live

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 ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACTS
ON HEALTH
Overall, the report indicates that
the environment can be a major determinant of
our health and how we live.

The environment has the potential

to affect physical health (such as, respiratory
problems due to air pollution) and
mental wellbeing (such as, poor
mental health associated with drought conditions).

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 IMPROVE OUR ENVIRONMENT TO
IMPROVE OUR HEALTH

Clean air and water, sanitation and green spaces, safe

workplaces can enhance people's quality of life: reduced mortality
and morbidity, healthier lifestyles, improved productivity of
workers and their families, improve lives of women, children and
elderly and are crucial to mental health.

Living in a clean environment is so important to your

physical health as well as your overall sense of well-being.

Overall, a clean and healthy environment lowers stress and

contributes to a positive outlook on life.

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 Environmental Wellness
Challenge Ideas

Ride your bike, walk or take public transportation

instead of driving
Recycle and compost
Plant and tend a garden
Use natural cleaning products
Choose your own healthy habit in this category
Remove clutter from your home or office

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 Why Is Global Environmental
Health Important?
Clean air, water, plants, and food supplies are essential for
our personal health and wellbeing.

The relationship between the environment and humanity is

one of interdependence—each affects the other.

Therefore, just as our actions and choices affect the

environment, the health of the planet  influences our own
personal health and wellbeing, as well as
our communities, families, and economies.

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 The environment Affects Human
Health

Humans have an innate connection to nature.

Research indicates that just being around greenery can

boost mood and lower blood pressure, as well as improve
attention and the ability to reflect upon a problem.

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