EOH 353: Global Perspective of Environmental Health

Plans, directs, and coordinates a program to protect the American people from environmental hazards. We promote a healthy environment and prevent premature death, avoidable illness and disability caused by non-infectious, non-occupational environmental and related factors. We are especially committed to safeguarding the health of people who are at increased/higher risk–such as people from racial and ethnic minority groups, people with lower socioeconomic status, children, the elderly, and people with disabilities – from environmental hazards.

Focuses on applying innovative data to detect environmental public health hazards, building the environmental public health evidence base, and developing and implementing environmental public health best practices. The division is part of CDC’s National Center for Environmental Health.

The Agency for Toxic Substances and Disease Registry (ATSDR), based in Atlanta, Georgia, is a federal public health agency of the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services. ATSDR serves the public by using the best science, taking responsive public health actions, and providing trusted health information to prevent harmful exposures and diseases related to toxic substances.

CTD advances understanding of the effects of environmental chemicals on human health. Developed at the Mount Desert Island Biological Laboratory (MDIBL), with support from the National Institutes of Environmental Health Sciences and the National Center for Research Resources of the National Institutes of Health.

an agency of the U.S. federal government which was created for the purpose of protecting human health and the environment by writing and enforcing regulations based on laws passed by Congress

the mission of CalEPA is to restore, protect and enhance the environment, to ensure public health, environmental quality and economic vitality

Datasets, tools, and applications gathered from agencies across the Federal government.

Site maintained by the EPA providing links to websites for state environmental agencies.

The South Coast AQMD believes all residents have a right to live and work in an environment of clean air and is committed to undertaking all necessary steps to protect public health from air pollution, with sensitivity to the impacts of its actions on the community and businesses.

An international scientific body focused on climate change issues. Information provided by its reports is based on scientific evidence and reflects existing viewpoints within the scientific community.

Directing and coordinating authority for health within the United Nations system. Links are to WHO projects, initiatives, activities, information products, and contacts, organized by health and development topics.

Created by experts in CRS, the reports present a legislative perspective on topics such as agriculture policy, counterterrorism operations, banking regulation, veteran’s issues and much more. Founded over a century ago, CRS provides authoritative and confidential research and analysis for Congress’ deliberative use.