Understanding environmental health with a certificate program from Taxila CPD

Environmental health deals with the relationship between human beings and the environment. The lives of humans are interlinked with the environment as the varied conditions of the environment we live in have an effect on our physical and mental health. Environmental health covers various elements like pollution, toxic chemicals, climate, food, safe drinking water, infrastructure, etc., that affect our body and emotional well-being.

A certificate in environmental health helps you understand the global environment. Also, the dynamics of how various ecological conditions cause human health hazards. It also creates awareness of the ways and means to control and prevent health threats. It enables you to understand how healthy environments enhance living standards.

WHO states that around 24% of global deaths are due to environmental factors and maintaining healthy environments could prevent almost a quarter of diseases.

Requirements for healthy living standards include:

Fresh air
Clean water and sanitation
Hygiene and proper shelter
Stable climate
Safe use of chemicals