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Environmental Health

Date of Publication:

9/17/2020

Definition:

The programs, activities, and subsequent risk determination associated with the anticipation, recognition, evaluation, and potential control of hazards identified within the media of the environment. Environmental health focuses on the reduction or mitigation of the health hazards identified in the operational or garrison environment.

Source of Definition:

DOD Biosurveillance

Last Updated: September 14, 2022
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