Hi Mighty,
We work with partners and members, including APHA's Environment Section, to make sure all communities have access to healthy environments. We also emphasize the importance of environmental justice and equity.
"At WE ACT for Environmental Justice, we work to ensure that people of color and/or low-income have a seat at the table and engage with various stakeholders who do research, draft policies, organize, and make decisions that directly impact their health and the environment in which they live."
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Caitlin Sarlo
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Original Message:
Sent: 02-26-2018 23:02
From: Mighty Fine
Subject: Environmental Health
Hi Folks,
"Many communities lack access to nutritious, affordable food; are denied safe places to walk and exercise; or live near polluting factories. The health risks for these families are greater. We support research and action to help ensure healthy environments for all."
--APHA Executive Director Georges Benjamin
Environmental health is the branch of public health that: focuses on the relationships between people and their environment; promotes human health and well-being; and fosters healthy and safe communities. Environmental health is a key part of any comprehensive public health system. The field works to advance policies and programs to reduce chemical and other environmental exposures in air, water, soil and food to protect people and provide communities with healthier environments.
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Mighty Fine
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