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title: environmental health
date: 2024-02-15T11:07:00-05:00
author: Grace Koch
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[Health & Sexuality Info](/health-info)# environmental health

[**Healthier environments** ](https://www.who.int/health-topics/environmental-health#tab=tab_1)could prevent almost one quarter of the global burden of disease. Clean air, stable climate, adequate water, sanitation and hygiene, safe use of chemicals, protection from radiation, healthy and safe workplaces, sound agricultural practices, health-supportive cities and built environments, and a preserved nature are all prerequisites for good health.

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