Learn about the history, vision, and mission of CDC's Environmental Public Health Tracking Program.

Apr 15, 2024 · CDC assesses human exposure to emerging environmental threats and identifies potential adverse health effects. CDC also conducts rapid epidemiologic investigations in response to outbreaks and disease clusters (for example, unusual patterns of cancer ) related to environmental exposures.

Dec 14, 2023 · This guideline provides recommendations for environmental infection control in healthcare facilities.

Jan 10, 2024 · DEHSP prevents exposures to environmental health hazards to improve health in all communities through applied environmental public health science and practice.

Mar 1, 2024 · Learn how environmental health (EH) programs deliver important services to protect their communities. Typical services offered by these programs include inspecting restaurants, pools, and other facilities, investigating outbreaks, and assisting with emergency response.

Environmental Public Health Tracking provides information from a nationwide network of health & environmental data to drive actions to improve health. View All

Jan 17, 2024 · CDC’s National Center for Environmental Health plans, directs, and coordinates a program to protect the American people from environmental hazards. We promote a healthy environment and prevent premature death, avoidable illness and disability caused by non-infectious, non-occupational environmental and related factors.

Feb 26, 2024 · The environmental health workforce is critical to protecting public health and the environment. These professionals help ensure healthy communities through the practice of environmental health.

Mar 11, 2024 · Explore our resources for environmental health practitioners and the programs they serve. Topics include food safety, drinking water, recreational water, vector control, and more.

This page informs people about the CDC National Center for Environmental Health. About Division of Environmental Health Science and Practice DEHSP prevents exposures to environmental health hazards through applied public health science and p...