What Challenges Exist in Environmental Health Epidemiology?
One of the main challenges in environmental health epidemiology is the complexity of environmental exposures. Unlike infectious diseases, where the pathogen is often known, environmental exposures can be multifaceted and interact with other factors. Additionally, there can be long latencies between exposure and the onset of disease, making it difficult to establish causality. Another challenge is data availability and quality, as accurate exposure assessment is crucial for reliable findings.
