Impacts on Global Environmental Health

As the relationship between human health and the environment continue to rapidly evolve, through this course, I hoped to gather a better understanding of how major determinants of health are impacted by environmental issues in the global health community. Our research and discussions on global warming (Kyoto Agreement) and on strategies to help deal with public health issues on a global level have helped me to grasp a better understanding of environmental health on a larger scale. Speaking more generally, safe water, proper sanitation, and good hygiene are all important contributors in maintaining healthy communities, contributing to reducing the global impact of disease through the prevention and control of disease, injury, and disability. By working together, government and private organizations can continue to improve public health through sustainable practices and interventions and providing technical assistance to support the development and implementation of such interventions globally.