Environmental health affects everyone, whether it is drinking water, dining out
at restaurants, swimming in a public pool or simply walking outdoors. Many of
the people we serve are not aware of the services provided by environmental
health departments or the critical role they play in protecting public health.
People generally take for granted that the water they drink and the food they
eat is healthy, wholesome and safe to consume, that the pool water won’t make
them sick, and that there is no environmental concern in enjoying a leisurely
walk. The County of San Bernardino Department of Public Health Division of
Environmental Health Services (DEHS) has created an attractive and informative
web-based booklet focused on the services provided by DEHS, and how crucial
they are in protecting public health and safety. The booklet called “Human
Elements,” highlights the environmental health prevention efforts and the
potential negative environmental impacts that may occur without DEHS oversight.
It includes information pertaining to our role in food protection, recreational
health, vector control, safe drinking water, housing, organized camps, body
art, medical waste, wastewater, solid waste, and land use and describes our
role in emergency operation response.
"Human Elements” demonstrates how each environmental
health program can touch the readers and their families on a personal level,
and gain an appreciation for the services provided. It may also provide insight
to policy makers in working to promote healthy communities.
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