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environmental health science  

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  • Environmental health is the study of the effects of environmental factors on human health. Factors such as ultraviolet light, chemical substances, and pharmaceutical products are needed to sustain life but at the same time may produce harmful and adverse effects on susceptible individuals and unprotected employees. [Source: Encyclopedia of Health Care Management; Environmental Health Science]

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