Environmental Health & Sustainability
Learn how to strengthen clinical decision-making for environmental and climate-driven health challenges.
Overview
This course introduces UG medical students to environmental health and sustainability, focusing on how environmental exposures and climate change affect human health in the Indian context. Learners examine key determinants of health such as WASH, air pollution, food safety, occupational hazards, and climate-related risks.
By the end of the course, learners will be able to assess environmental health risks, interpret epidemiological evidence, and apply preventive strategies in clinical and public health practice using knowledge gained through interactive modules and real-world case studies. They will also be equipped to contribute to advocacy efforts, support policy implementation, and strengthen climate-resilient health systems.
Curriculum
Curriculum
- 7 Sections
- 53 Lessons
- Lifetime
- Module 1: Introduction to Environmental Health16
- 1.1Module Outline
- 1.21. Environmental Health: It’s All Around Us
- 1.32. Environmental Health at the Core of Public Health Practice
- 1.43. Understanding Environmental Health Pathways: The DPSEEA Model
- 1.54. Focus and Scope of Environmental Health
- 1.65. Core Domains of Environmental Health
- 1.76. Global Environmental Burden of Disease
- 1.87. Disease Burden and Environmental Determinants
- 1.98. Determinants of Environmental Health and Well-being
- 1.109. Layers of influence: Individual,social,built, and natural environment
- 1.1110. Environmental Exposure Pathways
- 1.1211. Quantifying Environmental Health Impacts
- 1.1312. Why are Environmental Factors Relevant to Health Care Providers?
- 1.1413. Emerging Challenges in Environmental Health
- 1.1514. Technological Tools in Environmental Health
- 1.1615. Conclusion and Key Takeaways
- Module 2: Interlinkages of Water, Sanitation, Hygiene and Waste Management (WASH) and Public Health in India1
- Module 3: Introduction to Air Pollution: Measurement and Exposure Assessment11
- 3.1Module Outline
- 3.21. Introduction to Air Pollution
- 3.32. History of Air Pollution and Public Health Response
- 3.43. Policy Frameworks and Air Quality Standards
- 3.54. Air Pollutants Sources
- 3.65. Understanding Risk Assessment Process
- 3.76. Linking Air Pollutants to Health Risks
- 3.87. Exposure Assessment
- 3.98. Air Quality Index (AQI)
- 3.109. Air Pollution and Health Outcomes
- 3.1110. Policies and Programs in India
- Module 4: Food Safety and Nutrition1
- Module 5: Occupational Safety and Health10
- 5.1Module Outline
- 5.21. Introduction to Occupational Health
- 5.32. Types of Occupational Hazards
- 5.43. High-Risk Workers and Jobs
- 5.54. Occupational Diseases and Injuries
- 5.65. Risk Assessment and Surveillance
- 5.76. Preventive and Control Measures
- 5.87. Legal and Policy Frameworks
- 5.98. OSH in Healthcare Settings
- 5.109. Role of Health Professionals
- Module 6: Climate Change and its Health Impacts13
- 6.1Module Outline
- 6.21. Introduction to Global Climate Change?
- 6.32. What is Climate Change?
- 6.43. Potential Climate Change Impacts
- 6.54. Climate Vulnerability Factors
- 6.65. Understanding Greenhouse Gases (GHGs) and Their Impact
- 6.76. Addressing the Health Risks: The WHO Perspective
- 6.87. Climate Crisis -Who is suffering more?
- 6.98. Impact of Climate Change – Heatwaves and Human Health
- 6.109. Climate Change and Vector-Borne Diseases
- 6.1110. Impact of Climate Change – Increase heavy precipitation and flooding
- 6.1211. Impact of Climate Change – Mental health
- 6.1312. Climate Resilient and Sustainable Healthcare Systems
- Module 7: Environmental Health Policy and Advocacy1
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Course Features
- Lectures 53
- Quiz 0
- Duration Lifetime access
- Skill level All levels
- Language English
- Students 2
- Certificate No
- Assessments Yes