Massimo Zucchetti has written: 'Uranio impoverito' -- subject(s): Depleted uranium, Environmental aspects, Environmental aspects of Depleted uranium, Health aspects, Health aspects of Depleted uranium, Ionizing radiation, Military applications, Radiation, Safety measures, Toxicology
A licence for environmental health
Depleted uranium is mildly radioactive, but poses a considerable health threat as a heavy metal poison or toxin.
Depleted plutonium don't exist. For plutonium health hazards see the link below.
Environmental Health Australia was created in 1935.
Environmental Health Perspectives was created in 1972.
Environmental health is a branch of public health. They focus on the human health affected by natural and build environmental substances.
Environmental health studies focuses on the management of the environmental health issues and environmental science focuses on the management of the Environment.
The primary health threat of depleted uranium (DU) is its potential toxic effects when absorbed into the body. DU can cause kidney damage, lung cancer, and harm to the reproductive system. It is considered hazardous mainly due to its radioactivity and chemical toxicity.
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Although there is a great deal of common ground between Public Health and Environmental Health, the two area are different and a Public Health Specialist is not the same as an Environmental Health Specialist.
Environmental health officers are responsible for monitoring and assessing environmental factors that can impact public health, such as air and water quality, food safety, and waste management. They also investigate potential health hazards, enforce regulations, and work to prevent and control environmental health risks in communities.