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\"If you want to learn about the health of a population, look at the air they breath, the water they drink, and the places where they live.\"
\u2013 Hippocrates, the Father of Medicine, in the Fifth Century B.C.

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Environmental health science \u2014 it sounds complicated, but it\u2019s just studying how our health is changed by things in the environment.

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What do we mean by \u201cenvironment\u201d? The environment is what is all around you. Environment is everything that you touch, eat, and breathe every day.

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No two people live in the exact same environment. The SOIL beneath our feet, the AIR we breathe, and the WATER flowing through our pipes and waterways can all differ greatly, depending on where we live. On top of that, each of us eats different foods, shares our space with different plants and animals, and has access to different medicines and technology. Environment and Health A to Z.

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\n What NIEHS is doing in the aftermath of a huge oil spill in the Gulf of Mexico. \n
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\n Particulate Matter \n
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\n Particulate matter can be found floating in the air we breathe \u2014 both indoors and outdoors. \n
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\n Quotations on the Environment \n
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\n Quote from famous and not-so-famous people. \n
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\n What NIEHS Does \n
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\n It's dedicated to using environmental sciences to improve human health. \n
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\n To see the latest articles about children's health, see \n Environmental Health Perspectives - Children's Health Articles. \n
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