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This subject examines the relationship between the environment and human health, focusing on how policies can address environmental risks. It covers topics like food safety, air, water, and soil quality, and the health impacts of green spaces, pollution, climate change, and biological threats. Students develop skills in health impact assessment, policy-making, and evaluation, using tools from toxicology, epidemiology, and social science. The course emphasizes managing environmental health risks through prevention and protection, with a focus on equity and systems thinking. It explores national and international frameworks, aiming to prepare students for leadership roles in environmental health policy and advocacy.
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