International

At the international level, environmental health remains a key part in many public health agencies endeavours to improve public health.

World Health Organization
The World Health Organization (WHO) has a significant worldwide role in environmental health particularly in the area of research and standard setting.

UK Department of Environment, Food and Rural Affairs
The UK Department of Environment, Food and Rural Affairs maintains a significant web site with extensive information about environmental health matters

Health Impact Assessment
The UK Association of Public Health provides information on health impact assessment.

UK Institute for Environment and Health
The UK Institute for Environment and Health aims to promote a healthier environment through facilitating information exchange, identifying and evaluating environment and health issues and managing research programmes on the adverse effects of chemicals.

Health Canada
Health Canada is a Canadian agency has developed programs and resources to help maintain a safe environment for Canadians, addressing air quality, water quality, soil contamination affecting food supply, toxic management, use of pesticides and radiation emitting devices as well as a wide range of workplace health and safety issues.

Environmental Health Project
In the USA the Environmental Health Project (USAID) incorporates a Environmental Health news update service.

European Union
The European Union provides a range of information about natural or man-made hazards that could be the cause of environmental disease. This includes a European Environment and Health Strategy.

Health Protection Scotland
Health Protection Scotland maintains a web site with a wide range of environmental health resource material.

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