Public health and the environment : uncovering key social, ecological, and economic connections /
Edna L. Negrón Martínez.
- Second edition.
- xix, 250 pages : color illustrations ; 25 cm.
Bibliography: pages 213-250.
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.
"Our time's global challenges and trends include natural ecosystems disturbances and the global burden of disease attributable to Non-Communicable Diseases (NCDs) and emerging infectious diseases like the coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic. This book Public Health and the Environment gives a timely global and complete framework connecting the social, ecological, and economic factors that impact population health. The book aims to engage the reader in a broader and sound understanding of the essential determinants that influence the environment and people's health. The Second Edition features updated web links to online availability, editing more than ten images, including Tables and Figures, and a reshaped interior design."--Back cover.