Environmental Health Understanding and Addressing the Link between Environment and Human Well-being

Poul Askew^1*, James Banks¹, Richard Brace²

¹Department of Environmental Health, Curtin University, Australia

²Department of Occupational and Environmental Medicine, Curtin University, Australia

*Corresponding Author

Poul Askew, Department of Environmental Health, Curtin University, Australia, E-mail: poul.askew@university.edu.au

Abstract

Environmental health is a critical field at the intersection of public health and ecological science, focusing on how environmental factors—such as air, water, soil, and climate—affect human health. This paper explores the components of environmental health, identifies key environmental hazards, and evaluates strategies for mitigation. Particular attention is given to climate change, pollution, waste management, and environmental justice. The study concludes with policy recommendations aimed at strengthening environmental health systems globally, especially in vulnerable and low-resource settings.