Environmental Health Perspectives
Environmental Health Perspectives
Environmental Health Perspectives (EHP) (pronounced: en-vi-ron-men-tal health per-spec-tives) is a peer-reviewed journal focusing on research in environmental health.
Etymology
The term "Environmental Health Perspectives" is derived from the words "environmental", referring to the surroundings or conditions in which a person, animal, or plant lives or operates, "health", referring to the state of being free from illness or injury, and "perspectives", referring to a particular attitude towards or way of regarding something.
Definition
Environmental Health Perspectives is a monthly scientific journal that publishes studies about environmental factors and their impact on human health. The journal is intended for those in the fields of epidemiology, risk analysis, toxicology, air quality, water quality, food safety, occupational health, and other related disciplines.
Related Terms
- Epidemiology: The branch of medicine that deals with the incidence, distribution, and possible control of diseases and other factors relating to health.
- Risk Analysis: A technique used to identify and assess factors that may jeopardize the success of a project or achieving a goal.
- Toxicology: The study of the adverse effects of chemicals on living organisms.
- Air Quality: The condition of the air based on the amount of pollution in it.
- Water Quality: The physical, chemical and biological characteristics of water.
- Food Safety: The conditions and practices that preserve the quality of food to prevent contamination and foodborne illnesses.
- Occupational Health: The field of health care dedicated to ensuring the safety and health of workers.
External links
- Medical encyclopedia article on Environmental Health Perspectives
- Wikipedia's article - Environmental Health Perspectives
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