Healthcare and Environmental Health
Environmental health varies from organization to organization, although the basic premise remains the same. Below are definitions from various federal and nonfederal organizations/agencies. Environmental health addresses all the physical, chemical, and biological factors external to a person, and all the related factors impacting behaviors. It encompasses the assessment and control of those environmental factors that can potentially affect health. It is targeted towards preventing disease and creating health-supportive environments. This definition excludes behavior not related to environment, as well as behavior related to the social and cultural environment, and genetics.
