Environmental Health Sciences
The mission of the Environmental Health Sciences department is to understand, prevent and mitigate the impacts of environmental exposures and climate change on human health by leading cutting-edge research, training the next generation of public health professionals and partnering with impacted communities.
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Educational Programs
Environmental Health Sciences offers four degrees that focus on understanding, preventing and mitigating the impacts of environmental exposures and climate change on human health.
EHS News
- October 30, 2024
Chronic, low-level lead poisoning is a major risk factor for cardiovascular disease in adults and cognitive deficits in children.
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Environmental Health - October 25, 2024
A new commentary found that power plants’ use of these devices saved up to 9,100 lives and up to $100 billion in health costs in 2023.
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Environmental Health - October 23, 2024
Long term exposure to arsenic in water may increase cardiovascular disease and especially heart disease risk even at exposure levels below the federal regulatory limit.
