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Environmental Health
Those aspects of human health, including quality of life, that are determined by physical, biological, social, and psychosocial factors in the environment. It also refers to the theory and practice of assessing, correcting, controlling, and preventing those factors in the environment that can potentially affect adversely the health of present and future generations.
Major World ecosystems include:
1. Forests
2. Mountains
3. Deserts
4. Freshwater wetlands
5. Oceans
6. Coral reefs
7. Regional seas
8. Mangroves and estuaries
9. Polar regions.
Sustainable Development
Development that meets the needs of the present without compromising the ability of future generations to meet their own needs.
Basic Requirements for a Healthy Environment
1. Clean air
2. Safe and sufficient water
3. Adequate and safe food
4. Safe and peaceful settlements
5. Stable global environment
Definition of Public Health in two words
Risk Prevention