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How does the environment have an impact on Public Health?

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Public health and the environment are closely related. The World Health Organization (WHO) estimates that 23% of the global burden of mortality is due to environmental factors. Likewise, they attribute the same causes to 24% of morbidity.
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The built environment can have a significant impact on human health because it can influence people’s levels of physical activity; the safety of travel; the quality of outdoor air; access to jobs and services; and opportunities for social interaction and recreation.

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