This self-study course covers conflicts that arise between people and the environment, the effects of select legislation and governmental intervention in relation to environmental issues, the relationship between environmental issues and human health, identification of known occupational cancer risks, and the impact of the release of toxic substances into the environment.
Larry Olsen, DrPH, CHES, Professor of Health Education, Pennsylvania State University, served as course developer.
Target Audience: Public health professionals and graduate/undergraduate students who plan to specialize in environmental health.
Course Materials: the following textbook is also required and may be purchased from the publisher: Nadakavukaren, A. (1995). Our Global Environment: A Health Perspective Fourth edition. Waveland Press, (708) 634-0081
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