What Is?
Environmental Health & Policy
Global Health & Social Determinants
Facts
100

an unexpected large number of illness in a population

Pandemic

100

public health agency, established in 1946 to protect Americans from health, safety, and security threats.

CDC

100

This term defines a neighborhood that lacks access to affordable, healthy foods, such as fruits and vegetables.

Food Desert

100

This is the top cause of death worldwide currently

Heart Disease

200

Epidemiology

The Study of Outbreak of Disease in Populations

200

This U.S. agency is responsible for consumer protection and regulating food and drugs.

FDA

200

This is recognized as the most influential contributor to wealth and health outcomes.

socioeconomic status

300

the biggest cause of premature death (environment cause)

Air Pollution

300

This practice establishes and maintains hygienic conditions, such as clean water and sewage disposal.

Sanitation

300

These are non-communicable, preventable illnesses that are the leading cause of death today.

Chronic Diseases

300

This is the age by which people are officially classified as older adults in many health studies.

65

400

US agency used to reduce hazards

OSHA

400

Differences in health status that are deemed unfair, unjust, and avoidable are known as this.

Health Inequities

500

What Does WHO Stand For?

World Health Organization

500

This, often targeting vulnerable populations like women and children, is the most common cause of death among refugees.

Diarrhea