Your Health – Your Environment Blog Posts
National Fireworks Safety Month
The National Center for Environmental Health (NCEH) at CDC supports #National Fireworks Safety Month in June and recommends the use of hearing protection devices while participating in noisy activities this summer. Below are some examples of noisy activities Watching summer fireworks on the 4th of July Mowing the lawn Using a gas-powered lawn edger to Read More >
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Note: Valerie Rodriguez Teissonniere is a health communication intern at CDC and is sharing her personal experiences in this post. Growing up and living in Puerto Rico for over 20 years, I’ve faced numerous natural disasters and emergencies. Hurricanes Maria and Irma in 2017 and George in 1998 were most notorious for causing the most Read More >
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Have you ever felt anxious about the future of our planet or stressed about how climate change could affect your life? If so, you’re not alone. Climate change affects more than just our physical health—it also affects our mental health. Here at the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), we recognize that mental health Read More >
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Imagine getting ready to go for a walk outside only to glance out your window and see a hazy, smoke-filled sky. You check the Air Quality Index (AQI) and discover the local air quality is unhealthy. When you turn on the news, you learn that a wildfire started a few miles north of you. Health Read More >
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Meet Brittany Szafran, DVM, PhD, Toxicologist and Associate Service Fellow for the Agency for Toxic Substances and Disease Registry (ATSDR) in Atlanta, Georgia. A Brief Personal History Like many other students who pursue veterinarian medicine, Brittany wanted to work with animals from a young age. She tailored her life to pursue the profession. During her Read More >
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Sparks for Environmental Movement On April 22nd, the world celebrates Earth Day, established in 1970 by U.S. Senator Gaylord Nelson to create a healthier environment by protecting our planet and its resources. When environments become polluted or contaminated, they can cause harmful health effects in human beings. Perhaps, Earth Day set the tone for environmental Read More >
Posted on by Leave a commentWelcome to CDC’s NCEH/ATSDR Clear Writing Hub!
CDC’s National Center for Environmental Health (NCEH) and the Agency for Toxic Substances and Disease Registry (ATSDR) have long been your sources for the latest in environmental health news and information. But now they are your source for clear writing support as well! Read More >
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January is National Radon Action Month, an annual observance highlighting the importance of this public health issue. This also serves as an opportunity for healthcare providers to learn more about the role they can play in informing patients about radon and limiting the effects of exposures. Radon is a colorless, tasteless, odorless, radioactive gas. It Read More >
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Every year we celebrate the legacy of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. and his work toward social justice, civil liberties, and equal rights for all. His actions, including civil disobedience and passive resistance, led to widely known legal achievements such as the Civil Rights Act of 1964 and the Voting Rights Act of 1965. Might Read More >
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Planning on bringing your family and friends over for a special gathering this winter season? Taking a few extra steps to improve ventilation (air flow) in your home can help reduce the spread of viruses like the one that causes COVID-19 so you and your loved ones can gather more safely. CDC, in collaboration with Read More >
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