Nov 14, 2025 · Good health depends on clean air, a stable climate, a preserved natural environment, as well as access to adequate water, sanitation and hygiene. It also requires protection from harmful …

Climate change is impacting human lives and health in a variety of ways. It threatens the essential ingredients of good health - clean air, safe drinking water, nutritious food supply, and safe shelter - …

Oct 12, 2023 · Climate change impacts health both directly and indirectly, and is strongly mediated by environmental, social and public health determinants. Although it is unequivocal that climate change …

In 2016, as much as 24% of all deaths worldwide were attributable to the environment. Factors include air pollution, water and sanitation, increasing heat waves and severe weather events, harmful …

Sep 26, 2016 · Environmental risk factors such as air, water and soil pollution, chemical exposures, climate change, and ultraviolet radiation contribute to more than 100 diseases and injuries …

Jul 25, 2025 · Numerous human diseases and conditions have been linked with exposures to environmental contaminants, some more strongly than others. Identifying diseases that might be …

Jun 8, 2022 · The 2022 South Africa country profile provides insights into environmental health, focusing on public health challenges and initiatives by the World Health Organization.

Dec 8, 2025 · EPA's resources on environmental issues include research, basics, what you can do, and an index covering more specific terms.

Jun 11, 2025 · EPA conducts research to examine the health impacts of air pollution on vulnerable populations, including those with lung and heart disease, people in low socioeconomic communities, …

Nov 1, 2018 · There are two main types of air pollution: ambient air pollution (outdoor pollution) and household air pollution (indoor air pollution). Ambient air pollution is a major environmental health …