Environmental Health

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Environmental Health

Our environment affects our health. If parts of the environment, like the air , water , or soil become polluted, it can lead to health problems. For example, asthma pollutants and chemicals in the air or in the home can trigger asthma attacks. Some environmental risks are a part of the natural world, like radon in the soil. Others are the result of human activities, like lead poisoning from paint, or exposure to asbestos or mercury from mining or industrial use. NIH: National Institute of Environmental Health Sciences

Plain-language summary from MedlinePlus (NIH/NLM) ↗. For informational purposes only — not medical advice.

Medications used for environmental health

Drugs whose FDA labeling names this condition among its indications — informational, not a recommendation.

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