ENVIRONMENTAL FACTORS CONTRIBUTING TO VARIATIONS IN HEALTH OUTCOMES

ENVIRONMENTAL FACTORS

Refers to the physical surroundings in which we live, work and play in.

WORK ENVIRONMENT

UV exposure in outside work environments, accidents and injuries in unsafe work environments, exposure to hazardous substances. ALL FACTORS THAT MAY IMPACT OUR HEALTH.

URBAN DESIGN AND INFRASTRUCTURE

urban design and infrastructure relate to the features and structures of the suburbs, towns, regions and cities in which people live.

Geographical location of resources such as hospitals, schools and employment AND Infrastructure including roads and transport systems, electricity and communications systems, water and sanitation.

PUBLIC SPACES LIKE PARKS, RECREATION FACILITIES, AND OVALS INCREASE HEALTH STATUS.

CLIMATE AND CLIMATE CHANGE

Climate relates to the long-term weather patterns of a particular area and includes rainfall, temperature, snow, wind or any other weather condition.

UV RADIATION, EXTREME WEATHER EVENTS (FLOODS DROUGHTS ETC.), CLIMATE CHANGE, SMOKE FROM BUSHFIRES. ALL INFLUENCE OUR HEALTH OUTCOMES.

HOUSING

overcrowding, poor ventilation and hygiene, poor design and safety, pollutants (asbestos), inadequate water and sanitation, poor sleeping conditions, inadequate security, lack of heating and cooling. ALL FACTORS OF HOUSING PROBLEMS THAT IMPACT OUR HEALTH.