The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) is a reliable source for information on topics such as environmental health. Within the scope of environmental health, the CDC lists diseases (i.e. asthma) that may be affected by environmental factors (i.e. climate change and hazardous waste sites). The CDC outlines an overview, triggers, and control information for each ailment. CDC programs then indicates how environmental factors may affect health of communities (i.e. air pollution and respiratory health; climate change and public health).
The CDC also provides environmental health data and statistics including Asthma Data and Surveillance, Cruise Ships Outbreak Summaries, and Human Exposure to Environmental Chemicals. Professionals across industries may use the data and CDC tools (i.e. Cruise Ship Inspection Scores, Environmental Health Webmaps, or ToxFAQs) to support policies and reports. For professionals looking to enhance their knowledge of environmental health, the CDC operates education and training programs. These programs range from a 1-year Environmental Public Health Leadership Institute to courses and curriculum in environmental medicine and toxicology. Practitioners may participate in CDC education for chemical exposure-associated illness, ricin-associated illness, or Emergency and Terrorism Preparedness for Environmental Health Practitioners (ETP).
The CDC resources are tailored to educate the public and practitioners. The resources link environmental factors with public health, which widens the knowledge base of stakeholders in hopes of preventing future health problems.
