M1 Optional Supplemental Videos
M1 Optional Supplemental Videos
What is Environmental Health
The New York Global Health program defines Environmental Health and explains the wide range of opportunities available in this field.
WHO: Preventing Disease Through Healthy Environments
In the following video released by the World Health Organization (WHO), we learn that Environmental risk factors, such as air, water and soil pollution, chemical exposures, climate change, and ultraviolet radiation, contribute to more than 100 diseases and injuries. According to the World Health Organization (WHO), nearly 1 in 4 of total global deaths are tied to unhealthy environmental conditions. However, we can take actions to reverse the upward trend of environment-related diseases and improve our environments where we live and work.
Careers in Environmental Health
The following videos describe various career choices that environmental health professionals may be involved in. In some videos, you will see some workers explaining their job; while in other videos, you will be exposed to generic career descriptions.
Occupational Safety & Industrial Hygienist:
Environmental Researcher/Research Analysis/Scientist
Toxicologist
Food Safety Specialist/Restaurant Inspector
Vector Control Specialist
Air, Water & Soil Pollution Inspector/Technician