Environmental Health Overview

Summary

The environment we live in impacts our health. Our communities shape how easy it is to eat healthy diets or be active, whether we’ll be exposed to toxic substances such as lead, and even how we likely we are to experience a potentially fatal vehicle crash. This report is part of a series analyzing key indicators of public health in your community and complements the Public Health. This report examines key environmental indicators impacting health and wellness in community including: Walkability, Access to Healthy Food, Housing Conditions, Traffic Safety, Air Quality, and Proximity to hazardous sites.