Environmental health
Your environment can have a big effect on your health. Find out how to stay safe and healthy in your home and in the outdoors.
In this section
- Access information that will help you stay healthy when you’re travelling. Read more
- We all want to know we’re drinking safe water when we turn on the tap. In this section you can access information and resources about drinking-water to help you and your family stay healthy. Read more
- Some food is exposed to radiation (irradiated) before it is sold. Irradiation can make the food safer to eat, or make it last longer. It does not make food radioactive. Read more
- Some substances, such as lead and asbestos, were used in buildings before people knew about their dangers. Or maybe you live in an area where the soil’s been contaminated by arsenic. Find out about the risks and how to keep your family safe. Read more
- Find out about household items and electronics that could be a health risk. Read more
- Noise that is too loud can damage your hearing forever. Find out how to protect your ears and where to get more information on protecting your hearing. Read more
- Learn how to get rid of pests like rats and bed bugs. Read more
- We’re exposed to radiation all the time, from natural sources and from our technology. Not all radiation is harmful – find out when it’s dangerous and when it isn’t. Read more
- Sunbeds are not safe. They increase your risk of melanoma and other skin cancers. Read more
Resources
Keeping Healthy Outdoors
Available on HealthEd.
Safer and Healthier Gardening
Available on HealthEd.
Page last updated: 21 February 2013
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