Environmental medicine

Environmental medicine

Environmental medicine examines how environmental factors impact human health, focusing on elements like pollutants and allergens. It takes a holistic approach, considering air and water quality as well as occupational exposures. Key aspects include identifying environmental contributors to health issues, emphasizing preventive measures, and conducting individualized assessments. The field promotes education and awareness about environmental risks, collaborates across disciplines, and advocates for policies supporting environmental health. Environmental medicine aims to understand and address the impact of the environment on human health, working towards health promotion and disease prevention from environmental exposures.

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