Environmental and Occupational Health
Understanding how natural and human-made environments impact human health
New in EOH: Quantifying Air Pollution’s Worldwide Toll on Asthma Sufferers
We now know that 9-33 million visits to the emergency room for asthma worldwide may be triggered by breathing in air pollution, thanks to attention getting research published by Professor Susan Anenberg and an EOH DrPH student. The innovative project used satellite data to assess air pollution levels in parts of the world where ambient measurements have not been available.
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What is Environmental and Occupational Health?
Environmental and occupational health looks at how environmental and occupational exposures impact human health. It explores the underlying science and policy for issues such as sustainable cities and food systems, climate change mitigation, workplace safety and risk management. Students learn from and work with our faculty on conducting cutting-edge research that is helping to dictate environmental and occupational health policy. Our faculty have been called upon by Congress to offer their expertise in areas like antibiotic resistance, climate change, occupational safety and environmental exposures, influencing critical regulations and legislation like the Toxic Substances Control Act.
