Environmental Health
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The science of controlling or modifying those conditions, influences, or forces surrounding man which relate to promoting, establishing, and maintaining health. |
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specify geog if pertinent; DF: ENVIR HEALTH |
Environmental Health Categories.
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Health Physics - The science concerned with problems of radiation protection relevant to reducing or preventing radiation exposure, and the effects of ionizing radiation on humans and their environment. |
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Sanitary Engineering - A branch of engineering concerned with the design, construction, and maintenance of environmental facilities conducive to public health, such as water supply and waste disposal. |
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Sanitation - The development and establishment of environmental conditions favorable to the health of the public. |
Environmental Health Definitions and Terms
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