Environmental epidemiologists investigate a wide range of exposures, including:
- Air Pollution: Examining the health effects of pollutants such as particulate matter, nitrogen dioxide, sulfur dioxide, and ozone.
- Water Quality: Studying the health impacts of contaminants in drinking water, including heavy metals, pesticides, and microbial pathogens.
- Soil Contamination: Investigating how pollutants in soil, such as lead and other toxic chemicals, affect health.
- Radiation: Assessing the health risks associated with exposure to ionizing and non-ionizing radiation.
- Climate Change: Analyzing the health impacts of climate change, including heat stress, vector-borne diseases, and air quality changes.
