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9. Understanding and Mitigating Environmental Health Risks

The pandemic spotlighted the interconnectedness between environmental and human health. Issues such as air quality, urban crowding, and zoonotic transmission received renewed scrutiny. Environmental health risks, ranging from pollution to climate-related illnesses, can worsen disease outcomes and disproportionately affect vulnerable populations. Mitigation involves not only policy changes but everyday behaviors like sustainable living, reduced waste, and awareness of local environmental hazards. Understanding these links is critical in shaping healthier communities. The lesson is clear—protecting the planet protects people. As we build a post-pandemic future, environmental consciousness must be embedded in every public health conversation.