Oct 31, 2025 · Good health depends on clean air, a stable climate, a preserved natural environment, as well as access to adequate water, sanitation and hygiene. It also requires protection from harmful …

Nov 13, 2025 · A healthy environment is vital to “ensure healthy lives and promote well-being for all at all ages.”(1) As the intersection of environment and public health, in the framework of this Strategy, …

Climate change is impacting human lives and health in a variety of ways. It threatens the essential ingredients of good health - clean air, safe drinking water, nutritious food supply, and safe shelter - …

May 15, 2025 · In 1989, concerned about the growing evidence of the impact of hazardous environments on human health, WHO/Europe initiated the first ever environment and health process, …

Healthier environments could prevent almost one quarter of the global burden of disease. The COVID-19 pandemic is a further reminder of the delicate relationship between people and our planet.

In 2016, as much as 24% of all deaths worldwide were attributable to the environment. Factors include air pollution, water and sanitation, increasing heat waves and severe weather events, harmful …

Jun 15, 2021 · Environmental risks that children are particularly vulnerable to include air pollution, inadequate water, sanitation and hygiene, hazardous chemicals and wastes, radiation, climate …

Jul 29, 2024 · The WHO has released the 2024 updated version of the Compendium of WHO and other UN guidance on health and environment. This vital resource compiles proposed interventions for …

Sep 26, 2016 · 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 …

Jun 6, 2022 · Nearly a quarter of all deaths globally can be attributed to environmental impacts on health. In South-East Asia 3.8 Million lives that could be saved by addressing environmental risks in …