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Public Health and the Environment presents a timely pathway articulating the connections between the social, ecological, and economic factors that impact population health. This book aims to engage the reader in a sound understanding of the fundamental determinants that significantly impact the environment and people's health. The Second Edition features updated web links to online availability, editing more than ten images, including Tables and Figures, and a reshaped interior design. Also, it introduces an e-Book format that is fully searchable online. The content of the seven chapters covers a breadth of scientific evidence from primary and secondary research systematically analyzed. It includes examples of health-relevant tools and indicators that show the impacts of individual and collective actions to inspire nearby solutions. Chapter One describes some of the field's most important landmarks over the past two centuries. This chapter also illustrates the interdependence of humankind with nature's ecosystem services and provisions. Global environmental trends are described in Chapter Two, highlighting those hazards that impact human health. Chapter Three presents case studies in Environmental Health. It also encourages health professionals to identify, evaluate, and control risks of exposure to ambient contaminants. The value of building capacity for workforce development is the theme of Chapter Four. There is consensus on environmental health challenges due to unsustainable consumption patterns and the resulting contaminants that abound in many urban settings worldwide. The rationale of Chapter Five is a discussion of the influence of the urban environment on people's health and well-being. Chapter Six presents key findings of the effects and connections of the burden of disease to the economy, causing substantial healthcare costs that might limit the attainment of society's progress. Moreover, it signifies the objectives and actions of the 2030 Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs). The final chapter, Chapter Seven, emphasizes the significance of a holistic education approach, both formal and non-formal include knowledge, values and attitudes, and skills competencies. This approach is consonant with sustainability practices among members of societies in their personal, professional, and community performances.

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Public Health and the Environment is a breakthrough and a contribution to economic analyses beyond macroeconomic indicators to include key factors that shape and influence humans' health, poverty, and societies. Heidie Calero, Esq., H. Calero Consulting Group, PR Dr. Negron's book is timely as it focuses on the ecological and health effects of pollution and the role of science and education in environmental health. It is highly recommended to professionals, scientists, and students interested in the environmental interactions that affect the quality of life and health disparities. Emma Fernandez-Repollet, PhD, Medical Sciences Campus, University of Puerto Rico I thought of healthcare and environmental issues as stand-alone complex problems before I read this book. The contents of the book changed my view. This book demonstrates the need to evaluate these complex problems using collaboration amongst various disciplines and a systematic approach. Lorraine Lugo, BS Pharm, Veterans Affairs, NJ, US This book is a pioneering contribution to discuss public health and its link to health determinants in the context of cities and the urban environment. Fernando Abruna, PhD, FAIA, Abruna & Musgrave, Architects, PR

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Edna L. Negrón Martínez holds a seasoned career and vast experience teaching, doing research and services in environmental health sciences, applied microbiology, and public health as a faculty member for more than three decades in the Graduate School of Public Health of the University of Puerto Rico. She obtained a bachelor's degree in Natural Sciences and Medical Technology and a master's degree in Environmental Health Sciences, both from the University of Puerto Rico. Her doctoral degree, focused on Environmental Health Education, is from the Interamerican University, Puerto Rico, including specialized courses taken in the Harvard School of Public Health.She has serviced and led graduate student's thesis projects; capacity building funded projects for the public health workforce on Preparedness and Response, among other diverse themes;and appointed as a consultant to higher education councils in environmental public health. Also, have the expertise as a peer-reviewer of proposals and journals submissions to assess and evaluate the whole product: purpose, focus, coherence, and manuscript organization.Dr. Negrón is the author of Public Health and the Environment- Uncovering Key Social, Ecological, and Economic Connections (English language). Presently, she is giving presentations at local and international virtual conferences.

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