Negrón Martinez, Edna L, Dr.EdD, MS

Public health and the environment : uncovering key social ecological, and economic connections / Uncovering key social ecological, and economic connections. Edna L. Negrón, Dr. EdD, MS, - Primera edición. - 250 pages : illustrations, tables ; 25 cm.

Includes bibliographical references and index.

1. Landmarks in the relationship between health and the environment -- 2. Ecologial and health effects of pollutions -- 3. Science and education research in environmental health -- 4. Building capacity for workforce development -- 5. Health in the context of cities and the urban environment -- 6. Shaping social, environment, and economic determinants of health -- 7. A vision of sustainability and beyond: for a healthier and more properous humanity.

"This book aims to be comprehensive of the key connections between environment and public health by addressing the core curriculum of multi-disciplinary areas --as urban design, energy, housing, and economy-- as well as in the health system itself. It emphasizes the social factors that have brought the global environment to its current state including climate change, growing diseases incidence, demographic displacements, and increases in urban population. It also includes relevant tools and indicators that can help the reader understand the impact of individual and collective actions: hoping to encourage pro-active behavior that would lead to near-by solutions"--Provisto por la casa publicadora.

9781732975491 (rústica) : $59.99


Environmental health--Puerto Rico.
Public health--Puerto Rico.
Environmental protection--Puerto Rico.

RA427 / .N453 2018