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Introduction to the Bureau of Environmental Health
The Bureau of Environmental Health (BEH) has a broad mission of protecting the public health from a variety of environmental exposures. The BEH responds to environmental health concerns and provides communities with epidemiologic and toxicological health assessments.
Programs and Services
- Childhood Lead Poisoning Prevention Program
- Community Assessment Program
- Community Sanitation Program
- Environmental Epidemiology Program
- Environmental Health Outreach and Education Program
- Environmental Toxicology Program
- Food Protection Program
- Indoor Air Quality Program
- Radiation Control Program
Environmental Exposure Topics
Includes information on topics such as beaches, water, fish, wildlife, indoor air quality, lead, mercury, and radiation control.
Environmental Public Health Tracking
Direct electronic data reporting and linkage of health effect exposure and hazard data. Includes information on Asthma and Lupus.
Environmental Health Investigations
The Bureau investigates potential exposures to contaminants in the air, water, or soil and their possible effects on the public's health.
Environmental Hazards Resource
The purpose of this Resource Booklet is to provide information regarding environmental hazards and potential exposures.