Environmental hygiene

{
  "id": "MLC-T-CHM-003981",
  "term": "Environmental hygiene",
  "field": "Chemistry",
  "definition": "The principles and practices concerned with controlling environmental factors that can affect human health. This field focuses on preventing disease and promoting well-being through the management of air, water, food, waste, and housing conditions. It encompasses aspects like sanitation, pollution control, and vector management to create healthy living environments.",
  "synonyms": [
    "environmental sanitation"
  ],
  "subject": "Chemistry and Human Health",
  "see_also": [
    "health"
  ],
  "references": [
    "PAC, 2007, 79, 1153. 'Glossary of terms used in toxicology, 2nd edition (IUPAC Recommendations 2007)' on page 1215 (https://doi.org/10.1351/pac200779071153)"
  ],
  "url": "https://mlchart.com/terminology/chemistry/environmental-hygiene/"
}