Environment
Environmental health issues include air quality, as well as drinking water and food safety.
There are numerous environmental health issues, and it is Public Health’s job to help create healthy environments in which people can live, work and play.
How environmental health fits within public health
Environmental health is the part of public health that identifies and mitigates risk in the natural and built environments that may affect human health.
Environmental health issues include air quality issues, drinking water safety and exposure to chemicals such as lead. Environmental health also provides information on health issues associated with natural hazards, such as noxious plants or the effects of climate change on residents in our communities.
Public Health aims to prevent the spread of disease and to work with community partners to create healthy environments.
What is Public Health Sudbury & Districts role?
Public Health Sudbury & Districts has many teams that work to deliver public health programs and services. The Health Protection Division works to provide, protect and promote healthy environments.
Some of the programs and services delivered under the Health Protection Division include:
- air quality
- drinking water
- extreme weather
- food safety
- housing
- rabies
- recreational water
- vector-borne diseases such as West Nile virus or Lyme disease
If you would like more information, would like to speak to a public health inspector, or make a complaint, you can submit your question or complaint electronically or contact us directly.
This item was last modified on November 12, 2024