uncovering key social, ecological, and economic connections Negrón Martínez, Edna L. creator author text xxu San Juan, Puerto Rico University of Puerto Rico 2021 Second edition monographic spa eng xix, 250 pages: illustrations; tables; graphs; "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" Chapter 1. Landmarks in the relationship between health and the environment -- Chapter 2. Ecological and health effects pollution --- Chapter 3. Science and education research in environmental health -- Chapter 4. Building capacity for workforce development -- Chapter 5. Health in the context of cities and the urban environment -- Chapter 6. Shaping social, environmental, and economic determinants of health -- Chapter 7. A vision of sustainability and beyond: for a healthier and more prosperous humanity -- References. general Edna L. Negrón Martínez. Includes bibliographical references (pages 213-250) and index. Public health - - Puerto Rico Environmental health Puerto Rico Environmentally induced diseases Puerto Rico Urban Health Puerto Rico Public health Global trends 362.1 9781732975477 EVLG 120830 20230316160650.0 spa