Concept information
Preferred term
EPA/ORSEARTH
Definition
- The mission of the US-Mexico Border Environmental Health Workgroup is to identify and address, in a binational framework, environmental factors that pose the highest risk to human health so that exposure to such factors may be reduced. Objectives -Improve the capacity of state, tribal, and local health and environmental agencies to assess the relationship between human health and environmental exposures by conducting surveillance, monitoring, and research. -Improve the capacity of state, tribal, and local health and environmental agencies to deliver environmental health intervention, prevention, and educational services. -Increase the opportunities for stakeholders on the border (e.g. individuals, communities, institutions/organizations and occupational groups) to participate in environmental health initiatives. -Improve training opportunities for environmental and health personnel. -Improve public awareness and understanding of environmental exposure conditions and health problems by providing information and educational opportunities. Website: "http://www.epa.gov/orsearth/" [Summary provided by the EPA.] (en)
Broader concept
- EPA (en)
URI
https://gcmd.earthdata.nasa.gov/kms/concept/163c4648-1851-49dc-83d5-8009c6c9d5a4
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