Environmental Medicine News

While environmental medicine is a broad field, some of the currently prominent issues include:

• The effects of ozone depletion and the resulting increase in UV radiation on humans with regards to skin cancer.
• The effects of nuclear accidents or the effects of a terrorist dirty bomb attack and the resulting effects of radioactive material and radiation on humans.
• The effects of chemicals on humans, such as dioxin, especially with regards to cancer.
• Radon gas exposure in individuals’ homes.
• Air and water pollution on the health of individuals.
• Mercury poisoning and exposure to humans though including fish and sea life in their diet.
• Lead poisoning from leaded gasoline, paint, and plumbing.