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A companion resource to ESHH 511/611 at Oregon Health & Science University
About the Course
About the Course
Concepts in Environmental Health (ESHH 511/611) is a graduate-level course in the OHSU-PSU School of Public Health in Portland, Oregon. This site is designed for students, alums, and lifelong learners who want to learn more about the topic. Come one and all. Environmental health is amazing.
What is Environmental Health?
What is Environmental Health?
Watch
What is Environmental Health Science, University of Michigan, January 16, 2019, https://youtu.be/exIlbKMIEM0 (1:33 min overview)
American Public Health Association (APHA) and FrameWork’s video Environment, Health, You https://vimeo.com/32226544 (10 min video – overview of topic)
Getting Started
Getting Started
Below are some core principles of science to consider as you're getting started in Environmental Health. They shape everything.
Epigenetics
Epigenetics
Epigenetics is a science describing how experiences and environmental exposures can change the way our DNA works.
The environment plays a big role. Learn how exposures can impact our health -- now and for future generations
Toxicology
Toxicology
Environmental exposures can impact the body by binding to receptors.
Learn why dose and poison go hand-in-hand.
Thinking about Exposures
Thinking about Exposures
Based on what you've learned about epigenetics and toxicology, how might pollution and environmental exposures affect us?
Pollution
Pollution
We will talk about pollution from many sources -- air, water, soil
Not surprisingly, these pollution sources have big impacts on our health.
Learn more about air quality and water quality and how they impact human health.
Lenses
Lenses
These aren't just environmental health topics -- they are core themes that we weave through each class throughout the entire course. Based on what you know about X, what would you predict about Y?
Environmental Justice and Vulnerable Populations
Environmental Justice and Vulnerable Populations
Systemic racism, health disparities, inequitable exposures -- keep your eye on those most at risk
Climate Change
Climate Change
Here to stay, what would you predict for any of our topics based on our changing world?
COVID-19
COVID-19
Talk about a sledgehammer that is hitting every core topic and lens within our class.
Global Health
Global Health
Environmental issues are the world's problems. How can countries work together? Where are we seeing increased health risks and poor health outcomes?
Core Topics
Core Topics
There are so many topics within environmental health -- including air & water quality, food safety, radiation safety, and many others. Explore topics from the lenses above.
Learn more about Core topics within environmental health
Practices
Practices
These are the models, the risk assessments, and other ways that scientists test and apply what they've learned
Learn more about about Practices
In short, welcome to Environmental Health.
We really, really need you.
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