National Center for Environmental Health
definition: The National Center for Environmental Health (NCEH), which operates under the auspices of the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), is committed to preventing illness, disability, and death caused by harmful interactions between humans and the environment, with special emphasis on vulnerable populations such as children, the elderly, and the disabled. This mission is accomplished by responding to emergencies as they occur, engaging in public education and training, and developing new environmental standards, guidelines, and policies. [Source: Encyclopedia of Global Health; National Center for Environmental Health (NCEH)]
broader: society and health
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organizations
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member: National Center for Environmental Health

society and health
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narrower: National Center for Environmental Health