Article by:
Clare Knight, B.Sc
Humans share an interactive relationship with the environment. Biological, physical, chemical, biomechanical, and psychosocial factors in the environment affect humans, who in turn exert an impact on the environment. Potentially, this interactive relationship exposes humans to environmental health hazards. These include any environmental situation or factor that can lead to disease, injury, or death.
Environmental hazards can impact public health directly or indirectly, and range in impact from subtle to acute. Some examples include: Read full home services article here.