Feb 26, 2025 · Healthier environments could prevent almost one quarter of the global burden of disease. The COVID-19 pandemic is a further reminder of the delicate relationship between people and our planet. Clean air, stable climate, adequate water, sanitation and hygiene, safe use of chemicals, protection from radiation, healthy and safe workplaces, sound agricultural …

In 2016, as much as 24% of all deaths worldwide were attributable to the environment. Factors include air pollution, water and sanitation, increasing heat waves and severe weather events, harmful exposure to chemicals and more. The estimation of the burden of disease from environmental factors relies on information about exposure and exposure–response …

Healthier environments could prevent almost one quarter of the global burden of disease. The COVID-19 pandemic is a further reminder of the delicate relationship between people and our planet.

Climate change is impacting human lives and health in a variety of ways. It threatens the essential ingredients of good health - clean air, safe drinking water, nutritious food supply, and safe shelter - and has the potential to undermine decades of progress in global health. Between 2030 and 2050, climate change is expected to cause ...

Jul 18, 2023 · Environmental health inequalities occur in all countries, irrespective of the level of development and the environmental or economic status. A recent WHO assessment showed that environmental health inequalities have even increased in many countries, indicating that the improvement of environmental conditions observed in most countries in the ...

Oct 29, 2024 · In 1989, concerned about the growing evidence of the impact of hazardous environments on human health, WHO/Europe initiated the first ever environment and health process, towards a broad primary prevention public health approach, and …

Oct 12, 2023 · Climate change impacts health both directly and indirectly, and is strongly mediated by environmental, social and public health determinants. Although it is unequivocal that climate change affects human health, it remains challenging to accurately estimate the scale and impact of many climate-sensitive health risks.

Jul 29, 2024 · Proposed actions promote integrated approaches, linking environmental health to broader public health and sustainable development goals. Dr Maria Neira, Director of the Department of Environment, Climate Change, and Health at WHO, highlighted the importance of this update, noting, "The 2024 version of the Compendium represents a significant ...

Sep 26, 2016 · Environmental risk factors such as air, water and soil pollution, chemical exposures, climate change, and ultraviolet radiation contribute to more than 100 diseases and injuries worldwide. In 2012, an estimated 12.6 million people died as a result of living or working in an unhealthy environment, that’s nearly 1 in 4 global deaths. The Philippines is not spared …

The mandate of WHO’s Health and the Environment programme is to support Member States to improve health outcomes linked to environmental risks such as: Unsafe water and inadequate sanitation Poor indoor and outdoor air quality Exposure to toxic or hazardous waste and chemicals Climate change WHO aims to enhance capacity in countries through regional …