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    Understand environmental health for protecting public health. Learn about environmental hazards, risk assessment, and health interventions.

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      New York University

      Engineering Health: Introduction to Yoga and Physiology

      Skills you'll gain: Respiration, Stress Management, Research, Science and Research, Health Systems, General Science and Research, Scientific Methods, Blood Pressure, Research Reports, Medical Science and Research, Preventative Care, Health Assessment, Behavioral Health, Vital Signs, Anatomy, Life Sciences, Mental Health, Mental and Behavioral Health Specialties, Analytical Skills, Self-Awareness

      4.8
      Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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      515 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 3 - 6 Months

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      American Psychological Association

      Less Stress, Better Health

      Skills you'll gain: Stress Management, Resilience, Mental Health, Psychology, Self-Awareness, Behavioral Health, Vital Signs, Scientific Methods, Social Skills, Problem Solving

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      Emory University

      Public Health Approaches to Abortion

      4.7
      Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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      23 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      Utrecht University

      The exposome: cracking the science about what makes us sick

      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      Imperial College London

      Climate change and health

      4.7
      Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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      6 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      Imperial College London

      Migration and health

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      University of Geneva

      Migration, Health and Equity in Europe

      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      Parsons School of Design, The New School

      Building Materials and Human Health

      Skills you'll gain: Environment Health And Safety, Hazard Communication (HazCom), Health Assessment, Pollution Prevention, Architecture and Construction, Environmental Issue, Social Justice, Human Centered Design, Product Lifecycle Management, Innovation

      4.9
      Rating, 4.9 out of 5 stars
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      22 reviews

      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      University of Minnesota

      Social Determinants of Health: Health Care Systems

      Skills you'll gain: Data Analysis, Data Visualization

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      Imperial College London

      Globalisation and health governance

      4.8
      Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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      6 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      University of Minnesota

      Social Determinants of Health: Planetary Health

      Skills you'll gain: Data Analysis, Data Visualization

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      Parsons School of Design, The New School

      Material Chemistry and Sustainable Building

      4.7
      Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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      11 reviews

      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    In summary, here are 10 of our most popular environmental health courses

    • Engineering Health: Introduction to Yoga and Physiology: New York University
    • Less Stress, Better Health: American Psychological Association
    • Public Health Approaches to Abortion: Emory University
    • The exposome: cracking the science about what makes us sick: Utrecht University
    • Climate change and health: Imperial College London
    • Migration and health: Imperial College London
    • Migration, Health and Equity in Europe: University of Geneva
    • Building Materials and Human Health: Parsons School of Design, The New School
    • Social Determinants of Health: Health Care Systems: University of Minnesota
    • Globalisation and health governance: Imperial College London

    Frequently Asked Questions about Environmental Health

    Environmental health is a field of study concerned with finding causes and potential problems in our natural environments, to learn if these conditions cause illnesses to human beings. Environmental health researchers tend to look for solutions for issues in our natural and man-made world. This would include research into climate, air and water quality, groundwater, toxic substances, hazardous waste, ultraviolet radiation, and human-created toxins.‎

    There are valuable reasons why it's important to learn about environmental health, like being aware of the surroundings where we live and defending ourselves against poisonous gases or chemicals in our immediate area. We as humans interact with our environment nearly every day. These interactions affect our daily quality of life, our years of living, and the type of illnesses or conditions we may get.

    Issues in the environment can have a huge effect on the way we live and our own personal health. If we breathe in poor air quality every day, our health may be prematurely affected by cancer or lung disease, and it may cause long-term damage to our respiratory systems.

    If we live near contaminated groundwater, entire neighborhoods and communities can be affected. Using contaminated water can produce birth defects in babies and long-term illnesses in adults. Learning about environmental protection can help you move forward in an environmental health career.‎

    Some of the careers that you might see in environmental health include roles like scientific information officer, chief of toxicology, and chief biomolecular screening. Other interesting career roles include director of the National Institute of Environmental Health Sciences (NIEHS) and other positions there.

    Other environmental health careers include occupational health nurse, environmental director, food safety inspector, corporate health and safety director, and environmental health and safety manager. These job opportunities usually require a college degree and skilled training and background through earlier experience in similar jobs.‎

    Online courses on Coursera offer you opportunities to learn about environmental topics such as climate change and health, environmental management, ethics, and planning and design of sanitation technologies. In these courses, you will learn a range of subjects around environmental health topics, including climate science, epidemiology, infectious diseases, and evidence-based medicines. Understanding environmental health means understanding how these subjects all work together to bring us together more safely in our world.‎

    Online Environmental Health courses offer a convenient and flexible way to enhance your knowledge or learn new Environmental Health skills. Choose from a wide range of Environmental Health courses offered by top universities and industry leaders tailored to various skill levels.‎

    When looking to enhance your workforce's skills in Environmental Health, it's crucial to select a course that aligns with their current abilities and learning objectives. Our Skills Dashboard is an invaluable tool for identifying skill gaps and choosing the most appropriate course for effective upskilling. For a comprehensive understanding of how our courses can benefit your employees, explore the enterprise solutions we offer. Discover more about our tailored programs at Coursera for Business here.‎

    This FAQ content has been made available for informational purposes only. Learners are advised to conduct additional research to ensure that courses and other credentials pursued meet their personal, professional, and financial goals.

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