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
- 11 Sections
- 74 Lessons
- 11 Hours
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- Instructions1
- Pre-Test
- Instructions:
- 1. This assessment contains 20 Multiple Choice Questions.
- 2. Each question carries 1 mark. Total marks: 20.
- 3. Select the ONE best answer for each question.
1 - Module 1: Introduction to Environmental HealthSuggested Year of Integration: Year 216
- 3.1Module Outline
- 3.21. Environmental Health: It’s All Around Us
- 3.32. Environmental Health at the Core of Public Health Practice
- 3.43. Understanding Environmental Health Pathways: The DPSEEA Model
- 3.54. Focus and Scope of Environmental Health
- 3.65. Core Domains of Environmental Health
- 3.76. Global Environmental Burden of Disease
- 3.87. Disease Burden and Environmental Determinants
- 3.98. Determinants of Environmental Health and Well-being
- 3.109. Layers of influence: Individual,social,built, and natural environment
- 3.1110. Environmental Exposure Pathways
- 3.1211. Quantifying Environmental Health Impacts
- 3.1312. Why are Environmental Factors Relevant to Health Care Providers?
- 3.1413. Emerging Challenges in Environmental Health
- 3.1514. Technological Tools in Environmental Health
- 3.1615. Conclusion and Key Takeaways
- Module 2: Interlinkages of Water, Sanitation, Hygiene and Waste Management (WASH) and Public Health in IndiaSuggested Year of Integration: Year 29
- 4.1Module Outline
- 4.21. Introduction to WASH and Public Health
- 4.32. Water Quality – Determinants and Standards
- 4.43. WASH and Disease Burden
- 4.54. WASH in Healthcare and Institutional Settings
- 4.65. Solid Waste Management and Environmental Risks
- 4.76. Systemic Challenges and Policy Integration
- 4.87. Technology and Innovation in WASH
- 4.98. Summary, Case Studies, and Field Application
- Module 3: Introduction to Air Pollution: Measurement and Exposure AssessmentSuggested Year of Integration: Year 211
- 5.1Module Outline
- 5.21. Introduction to Air Pollution
- 5.32. History of Air Pollution and Public Health Response
- 5.43. Policy Frameworks and Air Quality Standards
- 5.54. Air Pollutants Sources
- 5.65. Understanding Risk Assessment Process
- 5.76. Linking Air Pollutants to Health Risks
- 5.87. Exposure Assessment
- 5.98. Air Quality Index (AQI)
- 5.109. Air Pollution and Health Outcomes
- 5.1110. Policies and Programs in India
- Module 4: Food Safety and NutritionSuggested Year of Integration: Year 2 / 36
- 6.1Module Outline
- 6.21. Nutrition deficiencies in the Indian population and their environmental linkages
- 6.32. Environmental Impact of Food Waste
- 6.43. Safe Agricultural Practices to Ensure Food Security
- 6.54. Putting everything together: Integration of sections 1, 2 & 3
- 6.65. Take away message and conclusion
- Module 5: Occupational Safety and HealthSuggested Year of Integration: Year 310
- 7.1Module Outline
- 7.21. Introduction to Occupational Health
- 7.32. Types of Occupational Hazards
- 7.43. High-Risk Workers and Jobs
- 7.54. Occupational Diseases and Injuries
- 7.65. Risk Assessment and Surveillance
- 7.76. Preventive and Control Measures
- 7.87. Legal and Policy Frameworks
- 7.98. OSH in Healthcare Settings
- 7.109. Role of Health Professionals
- Module 6: Climate Change and its Health ImpactsSuggested Year of Integration: Year 313
- 8.1Module Outline
- 8.21. Introduction to Global Climate Change?
- 8.32. What is Climate Change?
- 8.43. Potential Climate Change Impacts
- 8.54. Climate Vulnerability Factors
- 8.65. Understanding Greenhouse Gases (GHGs) and Their Impact
- 8.76. Addressing the Health Risks: The WHO Perspective
- 8.87. Climate Crisis -Who is suffering more?
- 8.98. Impact of Climate Change – Heatwaves and Human Health
- 8.109. Climate Change and Vector-Borne Diseases
- 8.1110. Impact of Climate Change – Increase heavy precipitation and flooding
- 8.1211. Impact of Climate Change – Mental health
- 8.1312. Climate Resilient and Sustainable Healthcare Systems
- Module 7: Environmental Health Policy and AdvocacySuggested Year of Integration: Year 37
- 9.1Module Outline
- 9.21. Understanding Environmental Health
- 9.32. Key Environmental Health Programs and Policies
- 9.43. Role of MBBS Graduates in Environmental Health Reform
- 9.54. Case Studies of Successful Environmental Health Initiatives
- 9.65. WHO Climate-Resilient Health Systems initiative
- 9.76. Tools for Advocacy and Implementation
- Feedback Questionnaire1
- Post Test
- Instructions:
- 1. This assessment contains 20 Multiple Choice Questions.
- 2. Each question carries 1 mark. Total marks: 20.
- 3. Minimum qualifying score: 50% (10 out of 20).
- 4. Select the ONE best answer for each question.
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Course Features
- Lectures 74
- Quizzes 2
- Duration 11 hours
- Skill level Intermediate
- Language English
- Students 6
- Certificate No
- Assessments Yes