Overview
Environmental health surveillance is the practice of monitoring human health in relation to environmental factors, such as air quality, water quality, soil contamination, and other environmental pollutants. The goal of this practice is to identify environmental health risks and assess the potential impacts on public health. It is an important tool for preventing disease and promoting health and wellbeing. It can be used to inform policy making and to inform public health strategies. By monitoring environmental health risks, health agencies can take measures to mitigate serious risks, such as providing clean sources of drinking water, mitigating air pollution, and preventing exposure to hazardous materials. Environmental health surveillance can also provide valuable information to inform individual healthcare decisions, such as determining whether to relocate in areas with better air quality.