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Environmental Protection
SS3015

This 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, identifies known occupational cancer risks, describes the impact of the release of toxic substances into the environment, identifies the major causes of foodborne disease, and many more topics related to environmental issues. Larry Olsen, Dr PH, CHES, Professor of Health Education, Pennsylvania State University, served as course developer. (Developed 1995.)

Developed By
Division of Professional Development and Evaluation, Public Health Practice Program Office and the National Center for Environmental Health

Prerequisites
None

Target Audience
Professional health workers and graduate and undergraduate students who wish to specialize in or learn more about the environmental field

Instructional Medium/Course Materials
Print-based self-study course.

The following textbook is also required and may be purchased from publishers listed below:
Nadakavukaren, A. (1995).
Our Global Environment: A Health Perspective, 5th Edition.
Waveland Press, Inc.
P.O. Box 400
Prospect Heights, IL 60070
847-634-0081
The reference textbook can be found at the following website:
Alibris
Credits Available
None

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